Sourced locally, the 31/2in (9cm) high c.1752 mug, which was offered on September 26, was decorated in polychrome in a pattern usually only seen on teawares. Because of its perfect condition, age and rarity, the auctioneers were expecting it to exceed £10,000, but fierce bidding saw it taken to a winning £26,000 (plus 15 per cent buyer’s premium) from Bury Street dealers Albert Amor who intend to make it the highlight of their autumn exhibition.
Rare English porcelain mug
After some research Guy Schwinge of Duke’s in Dorchester discovered this rare English porcelain mug to be an early piece of Worcester and not Bow as originally catalogued.
