A very rare Worcester blue and white teacup, c.1757, painted with the Meissen Floral pattern,

A very rare Worcester blue and white teacup, c.1757, painted with the Meissen Floral pattern, copying Meissen Deutsche blumen, the reverse with beetles and a further floral sprig, blue crossed swords mark, 4.5cm high.

Provenance: the David and Jan Birley Collection.

Cf. Branyan, French and Sandon, Worcester Blue and White Porcelain, I.E.29A for a cup from the Godden Reference Collection, thought at the time to be the only known example.