English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th September 2016
Lot 466
A documentary blue and white Barr Flight and Barr coffee can dated 1st August 1811
Estimate £40 - £60 | Hammer £180
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Description
A documentary blue and white Barr Flight and Barr coffee can dated 1st August 1811, the sides painted with simple sprays of Oriental flowers beneath a wide blue band, the underside inscribed 'This Cup was painted from the pound of Regular which appears to have been spoiled in the preparation by the Company's Agent - but it may be improved by a more judicious process - August 1st 1811', broken and cleanly restuck, 6cm.