Lot 52
An unusual Royal Worcester porcelain fruit-painted tea bowl
Description
Condition Report
An unusual Royal Worcester porcelain fruit-painted tea bowl, of slightly flared form raised upon circular foot, with gilt painted exterior and interior with hand painted still life of pears and plums, signed Ricketts, with red printed mark to base, 3.5" (9cm) diameter, 2.25" (5.5cm) high.
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Purchasing information-
First example - Painted interior in good overall condition. Gilt exterior with all over surface scratches, and in particular two central dark bands of scratches as a result of wire cage for wall mounting, plus small areas of gilt rubbing and wear. Pockmarks in the ogee where body meets foot, these are unlikely to be post production damage however.