{"product_id":"rare-worcester-porcelain-sauceboat-the-fisherman-amp-billboard-island-pattern-c-1760","title":"Rare Worcester Porcelain Sauceboat – “The Fisherman and Billboard Island” Pattern, c.1760","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eRare Worcester Porcelain Sauceboat – “The Fisherman and Billboard Island” Pattern, c.1760\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eA fine and increasingly scarce \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWorcester Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e press-moulded porcelain sauceboat, dating to circa 1760. Elegantly formed with a strap handle and relief-moulded decoration of panels and floral motifs, the body is arranged with three shaped reserves on each side and beneath the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eThe piece is expertly hand-painted in the sought-after “Fisherman \u0026amp; Billboard Island” pattern, classified as \u003cem data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"538\"\u003euncommon\u003c\/em\u003e in Branyan, French \u0026amp; Sandon (Section I.B.15). The decoration is finely executed, reflecting the quality and artistry of early Worcester production. A blue crescent mark is present to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eVery good antique condition with minimal handling wear. There is a small, old repair to the lip which is visible on close inspection. The piece also displays typical factory features, including a lightly smoothed underglaze nibble to the rim from manufacture and two minor firing lines (one beneath the foot and one under the handle), all consistent with 18th-century production and not affecting overall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15cssua\" data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eLength: 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3n227u\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eWidth: 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vgr8sf\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eHeight: 10.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nl3xph\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eAuthentic c.1760 Worcester porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8dtv3i\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eRare “Fisherman \u0026amp; Billboard Island” pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18kfe6k\" data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eElegant relief-moulded form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ebqqj\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eEarly blue crescent mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iwtny1\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eStrong display piece with honest period characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lee Sherman Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56808473592186,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/0626\/6925\/files\/IMG_7270538142115785637-Photoroom.jpg?v=1776237441","url":"https:\/\/leeshermanantiques.com\/products\/rare-worcester-porcelain-sauceboat-the-fisherman-amp-billboard-island-pattern-c-1760","provider":"Lee Sherman Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}