Lot 299 , A rare pair of George Grainger & Co. Worcester topographical low footed dessert dishes, c.1846, width 27cm

A rare pair of George Grainger & Co. Worcester topographical low footed dessert dishes, c.1846, each piece finely painted in enamel colours with the titled views 'Worcester Cathedral' & 'The Mount, Rainbow Hill the Seat of Wm. Lewis Esq.', within rich gilt and crimson borders bearing the coat of arms of Worcester and the city motto 'CIVITAS IN BELLO IN PACE FIDELIS', with acanthus leaf moulded and pierced handles and stems, width 27cm
Estimate £300-500

Provenance:
Presented by the City of Worcester to the Mayor, Alderman William Lewis c. 1846 in recognition of his work in bringing the railway to Worcester. William Lewis Esquire was Mayor of Worcester in 1843-44 and 1846.
Thence by family descent.

Literature:
see John Sandon, The Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain, The Antique Collector's Club, Volume 1, p 192 for a colour illustration of pieces from this service.

One of the dishes is painted with a view of William Lewis' own home.

Both dishes with very minor wear to the gilding otherwise in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks.


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Sold for £420