A Worcester mug c.1756-58, the slightly tapering cylindrical form painted with the Beckoning Chinaman pattern, the standing figure gesturing towards a colourful bird in flight above rockwork, the reverse with a colourful flowering branch, a small footrim chip, 8.5cm.Provenance: The Raymond Dennis Collection, Woolley and Wallis, 25th February 2014, lot 74. Purchased by Mr Dennis from Tilley & Co. on 25th February 1972.