Additional Image:

The other side is printed with a different small chinoiserie scene.
The lip and interior of the sauceboat also bear printed decoration.  Printed decoration on the lip of sauceboats is very rare at Worcester.
Shape Type
Dinner & Dessert Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1758-60
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.13 in (18.11 cm)
Maker
Worcester

Description:

This rare moulded sauceboat is transfer printed with two chinoiserie waterscapes in the reserves on either side and with a third smaller scene in a reserve below the spout.  The decoration within the lip and on the interior base are also printed.  Indeed, the only handpainting is the blue outlining of the two narrow moulded panels at the rim and the flowerhead within each.  The small
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