A rare Worcester teacup, coffee cup and saucer

A rare Worcester faceted teacup, coffee cup and saucer, each cup with 'S' scroll handle, unusually painted in coloured enamels in the London atelier of James Giles with scattered purple flowers and leaves, the border with garlands of hops, alternating with three royal blue vertical bands, tied by six gilt bands, circa 1768-70, blue fret mark

Provenance; English Private Collection

Sse Gerald Coke, In Search of James Giles, page 184, number 12 (b), for a trio from this service 

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