Worcester Fluted Coffee Cup & Saucer, 'Quail' Pattern, Blue Rococo Border c.1775

This cup and saucer, made in England circa 1770, is hand-painted in the Two Quail pattern of Dr. Wall First Period Worcester. The cup and saucer both feature striking turquoise rococo borders. The shape of both the cup and the saucer are fluted and lobed at the border. The fluting adds visual interest as light plays across the curved surfaces. One quail is painted blue, showing a green wing and topknot, while the other is painted red with a green topknot. They stand on grassy ground. Nearby, a flowering tree is painted with a blue trunk...

This First Period Worcester Porcelain trio is hand-painted in the Old Japan Star Pattern. It comprises a teacup, coffee cup, and saucer made in 18th-century England circa 1770. The s...