The Raymond Dennis Collection - 25th February 2014
Lot 29
A Chelsea bell-shaped cup and matched saucer c.1760-64
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £650
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Description
A Chelsea bell-shaped cup and matched saucer c.1760-64, finely pencilled in purple monochrome with fancy birds standing amidst leafy foliage, the inside rim of the cup with an elaborate gilt border, the saucer with a gilt dentil rim, gold anchor marks, 12cm. (2)
Provenance: the Raymond Dennis Collection, no. 7. Purchased from Tilley & Co. on 23rd April 1965. From the Mrs W M Bristoll Collection.