English Porcelain from the William B.G. Humphries Collection: Part I

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LOT 120

Lot 120

Worcester 'Red Bull' Pattern Octagonal Coffee Cup and Saucer, c.1754

Worcester 'Red Bull' Pattern Octagonal Coffee Cup and Saucer, c.1754
Lot 120 Details
Worcester 'Red Bull' Pattern Octagonal Coffee Cup and Saucer, c.1754

saucer diameter 4.5 in — 11.5 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,375
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Worcester 'Red Bull' Pattern Octagonal Coffee Cup and Saucer, c.1754
  • Worcester 'Red Bull' Pattern Octagonal Coffee Cup and Saucer, c.1754
  • Worcester 'Red Bull' Pattern Octagonal Coffee Cup and Saucer, c.1754
Provenance:

Label with H. E. Marshall Collection, no. 97
Label with Albert Amor, Vincent Townrow Collection, 1998
William B.G. Humphries Collection, Toronto (Label with the Radlett Collection)

Note:

Proceeds to benefit the Gardiner Museum, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

Very minor rim chip on the saucer (barely significant); otherwise in substantially good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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