Description.A rare example of one of these lovely ensembles, consisting of a wishbone-handled tea cup, coffee can and saucer This set forms part of a pair of services formerly owned by the Scottish Napoleonic Period general, Sir Martin Hunter (1756-1846) and which remained with his descendants until last year. We are selling a number of pieces from those two services.
This particular piece features three views-one expressed to be "In Wales" (a scene depicting a thatched farmhouse, with a woman and two cows in the foreground); the second apparently a view in Italy (a coastal scene with foreground figures and a large ship) and the third a view in Spain).
The piece has enormously elaborate gilding, consisting of, inter alia, urn-like objects, emerging from which are stylised flames, foliage and fronds. The cartouche framing the various paintings is surrounded by Phoenix-like beasts. The prestigious firm of Scottish Antiques are selling a number of other pieces from this service-and they attribute the painting of these services to Daniel Lucas-hence our attribution.
Painter's mark 71 to the cup and 6 to the can and saucer.
Condition.
The cup has minor wear. The saucer has a repaired chip and associated hairline. The can has gilding wear and an old repair to the handle.
Dimensions.
Saucer-16cm in diameter.
Can-6cm tall
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