Live Auction 16722The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: English & European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part II
A WORCESTER PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND PART DESSERT SERVICE
Lot 637

A WORCESTER PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND PART DESSERT SERVICE

CIRCA 1770

Closed10 May 2018

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A WORCESTER PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND PART DESSERT SERVICE
CIRCA 1770
Painted to the center with flower sprays, within puce garland and gilt scroll borders, comprising: two lozenge-shaped dishes; four smaller lozenge-shaped dishes; five dishes in sizes; and thirteen dessert plates
10 3/8 in. (26.5 cm.) wide, the larger lozenge-shaped dishes

Acquired from Antique Porcelain Co., London, 1955, as an anniversary gift from David to Peggy Rockefeller.

Specialist note

For similar examples, see H.R. Marshall, Colored Worcester Porcelain of the First Period (1751-1783), Newport 1977, pl. XVII, fig. 311.