A fine Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester armorial teacup & saucer c.1810
Code: 11175
£950.00 Approx $1258.28, €1117.65
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A fine Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester armorial teacup and saucer c.1810
Painted with the crest of a stag trippant beneath the motto 'SPES NOSTRA DEUS', handsome gold foliate scrollwork borders reserved on a turquoise ground, further delicate gilding around below the rim of the cup and even to the underside of the rim of the saucer, the footrims also gilt saucer 14cm diam,impressed crowned BFB marks, saucer also with circular printed mark.
The Latin motto translates to 'God is our Hope' and is used by the Worshipful Company of Curriers, or leather curers. The arms of the company do not feature a stag but the association with leather might be noted.
Provenance:
Bonhams, 24 May 2006, lot 597
Charles Dawson Collection
Condition: Excellent with just some very light surface wear