Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 23rd February 2016
Lot 291
An early Chelsea white-glazed small salt c.1746-48
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1600
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Description
An early Chelsea white-glazed small salt c.1746-48, formed as a deep scallop shell resting on a base of coral, seaweed and further tiny applied shells, a section broken and cleanly repaired, 8cm across.
Cf. F. Severne MacKenna, Chelsea Porcelain: The Triangle and Raised Anchor Wares, pl.4, no.10 for an identical example bearing an incised triangle mark.