European Ceramics and Glass - 4th June 2008

Lot 486

An early Chelsea fluted beaker

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £2000

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Description

An early Chelsea fluted beaker, moulded with a spiralling pattern of flowering and fruiting branches, brightly painted with coloured enamels, unmarked, c.1748-52, a crack and several small chips to the rim, 7.5cm. Cf. J. Austin, Chelsea Porcelain at Williamsburg, no. 20 for a similar beaker.