mid 18th century, comprising: mug with arms of Newton with Alleyne in pretense; teacup with arms of Fawcett; demitasse cup with arms of Johnson; largest approx. 5-3/4 x 6-1/4 x 4-3/8 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Walter R. Whitehurst III
Literature: A similar example to the mug is pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 296; a similar example to the teacup is pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 540; a similar example to the demitasse cup is pictured in David Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 348.
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Property from the Collection of Dr. Walter R. Whitehurst III
firing flaws, wear and loss to gilt and enamel decoration, some scattered chips and abrasions; mug with scattered areas of likely retouch throughout, firing crack and break/loss at bottom of handle
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