English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012

Lot 881

An early Worcester quatrefoil vase c.1755

Estimate £250 - £450 | Hammer £350

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Description

An early Worcester quatrefoil vase c.1755, the lobed form finely painted with a loose flower spray and further single blooms, the sides applied with triangular green handles, restoration to the neck, 16.5cm. Cf. Simon Spero, Lund's Bristol and Early Worcester Porcelain 1750-58, p.222 for the shape, which was loosely derived from Chinese porcelain.