Lot 261

A SWANSEA PORCELAIN TEACUP OF 'GLASSY' PASTE

Circa 1815-17
Possibly painted by William Billingsley, with pink roses, buds and convolvulus, set with an unusual wishbone handle, traces of a gilt script mark, 5.5cm high. Provenance: From the Harold Davies Collection, sold Sotheby's London Olympia, 6th October, 2005, part lot 122. Literature: Jones and Joseph, Swansea Porcelain, Shapes and Decoration, p.60, pl.3

Estimate: £100 - £150
Hammer price: £130
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Very minor wear to the gilding. The interior with some black specking to the glaze

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