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Lot 63

An exceptionally rare Worcester miniature pickle dish, circa 1758-60

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

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An exceptionally rare Worcester miniature pickle dish, circa 1758-60

Moulded in the shape of a stylised clam shell with finely detailed rococo ornament at one side, painted in blue with a sweeping floral spray within dark feathered rims, 8.4cm wide x 8cm high, workman's mark

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Illustrated by Lawrence Branyan, Neal French and John Sandon, Worcester Blue and White Porcelain (1989), pattern I.E.11A, The Pickle Shell Floral. Only one other example is recorded of this delightful shape.

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