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Lot 169

A Caughley artichoke cup and cover, circa 1790

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

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A Caughley artichoke cup and cover, circa 1790

Of plain round shape with a scalloped rim, the cover of 'mandarin hat' form, printed in blue with the 'Fisherman' or 'Pleasure Boat' pattern and associated border, the rims outlined with gold lines, 9cm high, (chip to cover) (2)

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An example without gilding in the Victoria and Albert Museum is illustrated by Geoffrey Godden, Caughley and Worcester Porcelains (1969), pl. 85. The Caughley/Chamberlain archives refer to 'Artichoke Cups' and 'Artichoke Butter Cups', made in two sizes and priced at 4d.

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