A Caughley custard cup
circa 1778-92
transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the rare Garden Table pattern, circa 1778-92, Sx mark,
5.3cm high
Literature: See Ironbridge 1999 no.304 and Newsletter June 2008 No.34 p.7. The Caughley Society newsletter article titled 'Gardens, Tables and Vases' distinguishes between the Garden Floral pattern which is 'painted and very rare' and The Garden Table pattern which is printed. A custard cup and cover in this pattern last sold at these for £480 as part of Maurice Wright's Collection in April 2017.
Provenance: Roderick Jellicoe Exhibition no. 86.
Sold for £360