Stock No 4271

Rare Antique Cup and Saucer Cat catching Birds Bear Fine Porcelain Circa 1850

Item: A wonderful and rare, fine porcelain cup and saucer, superbly hand painted wild life scene to the cup is painted a Cat, catching a game bird in flight, to the saucer, a Bear scratching itself on a tree,  pure white porcelain ground with gold gilded borders and fig leaves.

Unmarked,

Maker and origin unknown. Possible French or English.

Date:  1820-1870

Measures:

Cup- h.-6.0 cm, 60 mm.

Saucer- w.- 12.5 cm, 125 mm.

Condition Report: Excellent condition for age- some mild wear to the gold gilt, as shown the display beautifully.