Royal Worcester Soup Cup
A twin handled soup cup decorated in a green ground with an etched gilt band around the rim and with gilded handles and base rim. The inner centre decoration depicts a lady ‘pig sticking’ hand painted by Harry Davis. The central decoration is surrounded by a further etched gilt band. This soup cup was made as part of a service for Maharajah of Baroda Pratap Singh Gaekwad (1908-1968).
Provenance: Once part of the late Henry Sandon’s study collection (sticker to base)
** This piece is shown here, and offered for sale, on the basis that the decoration is illustrative of a culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding the image on this piece of ceramic but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of complex social history. **
Circa 1949
Condition: No cracks, hairlines or repairs. Minor rubbing to the gilding. A small black kiln frit is apparent in the centre decoration. Some minor scratches/marks in the green glaze.
Height: (approx) 5cm
Width: (handle to handle) 15.5cm
Diameter: 11cm
Postage: (UK only) £5
Ref: 2J4295
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