The Raymond Dennis Collection - 25th February 2014
Lot 108
A rare Worcester teacup and saucer c.1770
Estimate £800 - £1,000
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Description
A rare Worcester teacup and saucer c.1770, of Warmstry fluted form, decorated in the Kakiemon palette with a version of the Jabberwocky pattern, the mythical beast coiled about flowering branches, within a turquoise border pencilled with a caillouté design, square seal marks, 13.5cm. (2)
Provenance: the Raymond Dennis Collection. Purchased from Albert Amor Ltd. on 23rd March 2001.
Cf. Bonhams, The Sir Jeremy Lever Collection, 7th March 2007, lot 139 for a very rare green bordered version with the same caillouté design.