A group of Caughley porcelain, late 18th century

A small group of Caughley, comprising a 'Full Nankin' dessert centrepiece dish, of melon shape with canted edges, Sx mark, 29.5cm wide; a 'Three Flowers and Butterfly' tea bowl and saucer, printed C with serif, saucer, 12cm diameter; and a group of blue and gilt wares, comprising a trio of coffee cup, teacup and saucer; a slop basin, a coffee cup and saucer, and an unusual 'Dresden Flowers' handleless cup, possibly a finger bowl, with matching saucer, a 'L'Amitie' saucer; two 'Temple' tea bowls and saucers (one repaired); a large cylindrical 'La Peche' tankard, printed C with serif mark, 13.5cm high; sold together with a large pearlware tankard, circa 1785 (qty)

Provenance: Ivor Southorn Collection.

Condition Report

Tea bowl and saucer - small glaze chip to tea bowl.
Slop Basin - heavy gilt wear to the rim and interior.
Tea bowl and saucer - Saucer with numerous stapled repairs.
Pearlware tankard - badly cracked
No further damages or repairs.
La Peche tankard - Three large rim chips and one associated crack.

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