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A Rare Worcester Mug
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Print Details
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Request Details
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Makers
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WORCESTER PORCELAIN
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Dates
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Circa 1753 - 1754
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Dimensions
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11.50cm high
(4.53 inches high)
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Origin
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England
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Description
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A rare Worcester mug, of bell shape with a grooved loop handle, vibrantly painted with a yellow crested ho-ho bird with blue wings and red tail feathers, perched upon a deep green scholar's rock, flanked by two branches issuing prunus and orchid flowers, two winged insects beneath
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Condition
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Two chips to rim restored and crack to body secured
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Provenance
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English private collection
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