The Sir Bruno Welby Collection of Porcelain - 6th February 2025
Lot 1787
Two Worcester 'Smoky Primitive' teabowls, c.1755, one printed in red with the Milkmaid at the Gate
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £277
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Description
Two Worcester 'Smoky Primitive' teabowls, c.1755, one printed in red with the Milkmaid at the Gate pattern, the reverse with cows, the other printed in black with La Cascade, and a coffee cup printed in dark red with La Cascade, all by Robert Hancock, 6cm max. (3)
The print of La Cascade is believed to come from a print by G. Scotia, adapted from a painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau.