Two Worcester mugs, circa 1754-56 Of cylindrical form with gently spreading feet, applied with broad grooved strap handles, the larger tankard painted in blue with the 'Zig-Zag Fence' pattern, a flower panelled and diaper border below the rim, 12cm high, two incised lines inside the footrim, workman's mark below the lower handle terminal, the smaller mug painted in 'Tambourine' pattern, 9.2cm high, workman's mark 'TF' (2) Footnotes: Provenance Mike Williams Collection It is more usual to find the borderless version of the 'Tambourine' pattern, see the tankard from the R David Butti Collection sold by Bonhams on 10 May 2006, lot 113. An example with the same border as the present lot from the Zorensky Collection was sold by Bonhams on 16 March 2004, lot 361. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Two Worcester mugs, circa 1754-56
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