The Sir Bruno Welby Collection of Porcelain - 6th February 2025

Lot 1774

Three Worcester coffee cups, c.1756-60, all decorated in an extended Kakiemon palette with a version

Estimate £350 - £450 | Hammer £504

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Description

Three Worcester coffee cups, c.1756-60, all decorated in an extended Kakiemon palette with a version of the Two Quail pattern, one with a wishbone handle, some damages, 6.5cm high max. (3)

Cf. Chris Girton, The Two Quail Pattern, p.50 for a discussion on this rare version of the design based on a combination of influences from China and Meissen.