18th Century Worcester Scholar in Ancient Ruins Cream Jug by Robert Hancock
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Description
For your consideration we have an exquisite 18th Century cream jug.
This piece was made by Worcester and designed by Robert Hancock. The black transferware scenes of scholars in a garden of ancient ruins on one side and a woman bathing in a pool of water on the other side.
This rare piece in black transferware was the first color used by Worcester for Robert Hancock. There is a thin black line on the inner rim and a lovely bell flower and dart design on the handle. There is an identical in the South Kensington Museum in London, UK (now it's a part of a V&A Museum).
A great example of 18th Century English porcelain with a late 19th or early 20th Century collector label. -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Notes: https://chestofbooks.com/food/household/Woman-Encyclopaedia-2/Old-Worcester-China.html Origin: England Period: 18th Century Materials: Porcelain Condition: Excellent, no repairs Creation Date: 1770 Styles / Movements: Traditional, George III Patterns: Traditional Article References: https://chestofbooks.com/food/household/Woman-Encyclopaedia-2/Old-Worcester-China.html Dealer Reference #: BIS 142 Incollect Reference #: 517642 -
Dimensions
H. 4.33 in; Diam. 3.94 in; H. 11 cm; Diam. 10 cm;
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