An exceptionally large Staffordshire 'scratch blue' saltglaze loving cup, circa 1760
Of bell shape with twin strap handles and a turned foot, incised on both sides with bold floral sprays beneath borders of shaped diaper panels, a border of flowers and winged insects within the interior, the incised decoration picked out in cobalt-blue, 22.8cm high
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Provenance:The Sampson and Horne Collection, Bonhams sale 28 April 2010, lot 193