A rare William Billingsley decorated Swansea coffee can with rare mark. c.1815

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A rare William Billingsley decorated Swansea coffee can with rare mark. c.1815Description. Painted with a repeating pattern of roses, by William Billingsley, using his famous brushed out style. Rim and base gilding. Rare script mark. Condition. There is wear to the gilding on the base and handle of the piece. No cracks, chips or restoration. Dimensions. 6. 5cm in height. We do not offer combined postage as the figure we charge reflect the time taken to pack and source packaging material which is incredibly time consuming.

The silver-gilt is in excellent condition

"Swansea porcelain"

This piece dates from the early part of that period

but probably dating from the late 18th

"iIn search of James Giles" by Gerald Coke – page 54

Slight glaze losses to the rim and some accumulation of kiln dust to the reverse of the piece

a short rim hairline and discolouration to the stand

but the Worcester versions were engraved by Hancock

painted by William Billingsley and formerly part of the Pepper Arden service

painted with a landscape scene

again reminiscent of the early 19th century

It has clearly