Lot 259 , An 18th century Worcester cup and saucer painted with the Old Japan Star pattern, diameter 13cm
An 18th century Worcester cup and saucer painted with the Old Japan Star pattern, diameter 13cm
Estimate £200-250
Both cup and saucer some wear to gilding, cup has a bruise to exterior just beneath rim - is possible this is a firing blister, but indentation is not glazed suggesting damage subsequent to manufacture, area approx 3 x 2mm, saucer light wear caused by cup.
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