A Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester teacup and saucer, circa 1807
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A Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester teacup and saucer, circa 1807The cup with a delicate ring handle, painted with a river scene, light-soaked mountains in the distance, the saucer with trees growing up around a ruined abbey, probably by Samuel Smith, the salmon pink grounds enriched with elaborate neoclassical gilding, saucer 14cm diam, incised B marks, saucer also with oval printed mark with Prince of Wales feathers and referring to Coventry St address (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceCharles Dawson CollectionThis particular style of topographical painting attributed to Samuel Smith can be seen on a similar teacup and saucer also from the Charles Dawson Collection, sold by Bonhams on 21 June 2023, lot 460. The incised B marks were still being used a few years into the Barr, Flight and Barr period, explaining the combination of this and the new printed mark proudly announcing the patronage of the Prince of Wales which was granted in 1807.
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A Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester teacup and saucer, circa 1807
Estimate £700 - £1,000
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