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Lot 152

An interesting reference collection of three ewer shaped jugs, circa 1775-80

30 June 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An interesting reference collection of three ewer shaped jugs, circa 1775-80

From Worcester, Lowestoft and Caughley, each of the same elegant pear shape with an S-shape handle and turned foot, the Worcester ewer printed in blue with the 'Fence' pattern, 13cm high, crescent mark, the Lowestoft ewer painted with the 'Mansfield' pattern, 14.3cm, crescent mark (cracked and restored), and the Caughley ewer printed with the 'Mansfield' pattern, the border also printed, 14.4cm (chipped) (3)

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Geoffrey Godden has always advocated that the best way to learn about English porcelain is to form a reference collection of pieces from different makers, for it is only when placed side by side that significant differences become obvious. Lowestoft copied Worcester's crescent mark but their body and glaze are quite different. Caughley mastered the art of printing in underglaze blue and it is only through close examination that it is possible to tell this jug really is printed. Collectors have to make up their own minds as to which piece they prefer.

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