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A fine Worcester bell-shaped mug, circa 1756-58
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Illustrated by Geoffrey Godden, Eighteenth Century English Porcelain (1985), colour pl. 1 and pl. 4. Geoffrey has always had a particular fondness for this pattern, which was made over a long period and can be painted in many different ways. The care taken over this particular example is exceptional.
This mug I believe represents the height that this charming but standard design could achieve. The blue is a pleasing tint, the design well placed on the graceful form, the glazing is perfection leaving the blue painting crystal sharp without any blurring or running..... for the record this example cost £800 in June 1981. Dear, yes, but I do not know of a more pleasing example.
Geoffrey Godden, 1985
