European Ceramics and Glass - 31st May 2006

Lot 450

An early Chelsea fluted beaker

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £1500

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Description

An early Chelsea fluted beaker, with an undulating rim, brightly enamelled in the Kakiemon palette with the 'Ho-Ho Bird' pattern, unmarked. Small rim chips. c.1745-50, 7cm. Cf. J Austin, Chelsea Porcelain at Williamsburg, no.34 for a similar example.