Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 23 Feb 2016
A Worcester ornithological saucer c.1758-60
A Worcester ornithological saucer c.1758-60, printed in black with River Scene, with swans and other aquatic birds swimming on water beneath trees, a heron standing in the background, some wear to the black line rim, 12.3cm.
Cf. Simon Spero, 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels, no.3.8 for a similar saucer dish and a discussion of the origins of the River Scene print.