Lot 133
  • 133

A rare Worcester coffee cup circa 1755-56

Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • incised cross and line
  • Porcelain
  • 6cm, 2 ¼in
of `Scratch cross' type, with grooved handle and spreading base, transfer-printed in black with `The Piper' pattern 

Condition

firing crack around top of handle. Minor grazing to edge of handle
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