Rare Flight Period Worcester Porcelain Egg Drainer c.1790

Rare Flight Period Worcester Porcelain Egg Drainer c.1790

Code: FA1002

Dimensions:

W: 9cm (3.5")H: 3.4cm (1.3")D: 10.5cm (4.1")

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A delicate Worcester porcelain egg drainer, c.1790, with raised shell shaped handle and painted with red and blue cornflower "barbeaux" type sprigs and a ring of cornflowers around the edge. All edged and heightened in gilt. Unmarked.

It measures 9cm (3 1/2") wide, 10.5cm (4 1/8") including the handle and 3.4cm (5/16"). 

Condition is very good; the foot rim has been ground down to remove some small chips and two remain. Otherwise no damage or restoration and surface condition is excellent with no discernible handling wear.