Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 24th February 2015
Lot 72
An English porcelain commemorative beaker probably early 19th century
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £400
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Description
An English porcelain commemorative beaker probably early 19th century, the flared form gilded with 'Nelson 2nd August Baltic' around a fouled anchor, the reverse with 'The Glorious 1st August' and '14th February', all beneath a wide green and gilt oak and acorn border, a section broken out and restuck, 10cm.
The 'Baltic' Service was produced in creamware by David Wilson of Hanley, after the French porcelain originals made for Nelson himself. These rare bone china copies may have been bought by Nelson's captains or admirers.