Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 23rd February 2016
Lot 143
A Chamberlain Worcester tea and coffee service c.1810
Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £500
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Description
A Chamberlain Worcester tea and coffee service c.1810, richly decorated in the Imari palette with pattern 544, a formal design of red and gilt flowering plants within shaped blue and gilt foliate panels, painted script mark to some pieces, painted pattern number, minor damages. Comprising: a teapot with cover and stand, a sucrier and cover, a milk jug, a slop bowl, two plates, twelve tea cups, twelve coffee cups and twelve saucers. (45)
Cf. Geoffrey Godden, Chamberlain Worcester, p.325 for a record of this pattern listed as 'Scarlet with blue and gold curtains'.