English and European Ceramics and Glass - 16th June 2021
Lot 314
A pair of Coalport cups with covers and stands c.1805
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £420
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Description
A pair of Coalport cups with covers and stands c.1805, painted perhaps by William Billingsley, in the Worcester manner with panels of flowers reserved within gilt borders on a blue scale ground, the cup handles formed as curled serpents, 15.2cm. (6)
Cf. W D John, Billingsley, col. pl. 8 for a dish from a service in this pattern, which was decorated by Billingsley.