19th Jul, 2013 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 18
 

18

A Longton Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup, circa 1755, with scroll handle painted in the manner of...

A Longton Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup, circa 1755, with scroll handle painted in the manner of the "Castle Painter" with buildings and a boat beside a river, 6.5cm high

In the factory records, John Hayfield is listed as the only painter employed at the factory and pieces painted in this style are traditionally associated with him. However, it would seem that at least two different hands painted pieces in this style

Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Extensive wear to brown enamel rim. Some minor surface wear and staining. 080513

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale, 19th Jul, 2013

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