BLUE FITZHUGH CUP AND SAUCER
Chinese export porcelain cup and saucer in blue Fitzhugh pattern. Circa 1800 to 1840. Saucer measures 5 5/8 inches in diameter. Cup measures 3 5/8 inches in diameter. In excellent condition, no chips or cracks.
Although produced for only a few decades, the Fitzhugh pattern is quite possibly the highest quality export porcelain manufactured almost exclusively for export during the turn of the 18th century. The pattern consists of fours groups of flowers or plants placed around a central design. The border is easily identified with its design of butterflies, geometric patterns, vegetation, and octagonal designs. Although typically found in blue it was also produced in gold, green, blue, yellow, black, orange, and sepia enamels as well as in combinations.
PRICE: $55