English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012
Lot 880
A rare Worcester saucer c.1765
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £220
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Description
A rare Worcester saucer c.1765, decorated in the Giles atelier with unusually naturalistic flower sprays and single scattered leaves, blue crossed swords and 9 mark, traces of gilding to the rim, 13cm.
Cf. Stephen Hanscombe, James Giles, China and Glass Painter 1718-80, pl.8 for a trio with this decoration.
