Lot 143 , Four Chamberlain Worcester miniature porcelain figures of recumbent kittens, c.1820-40,

Four Chamberlain Worcester miniature porcelain figures of recumbent kittens, c.1820-40, each on a green or blue cushion base, unmarked,
Estimate £100-150

cf. Dennis G. Rice, Cats in English Porcelain of the 19th century, colour plates 27 and 28.

One of the grey fur kittens has restoration to both ears and some restoration to two sides of the base and some wear to the gilding. The ginger kitten has restoration to both ears and complete restoration to the base and the last figure of a white kitten on a dry blue base has restoration to its ears and the back of its head, otherwise in reasonable condition with slight wear to the gilding.
2.7cm long for the green base examples
2.8cm for the blue based example


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Sold for £500