Manufacturer	Worcester, George Sparks
Date	c.1845
Width	11.5 cm / 4 1/2 in
Depth	8.5 cm / 3 1/4 in
Height	8.5 cm / 3 1/4 in
Backstamp	Script mark in red to the underside
Condition	Very good condition commensurate with age. A few light marks to the painting and light rubbing to the gilded rim

Lovely quality Victorian mug hand painted on Worcester porcelain by George Sparks.

George Sparks (1804-74) was a much regarded 19th century decorator operating from Royal Porcelain House, Broad Street, Worcester.

Depicted to one side Witley Court and to the other a floral spray. Ornate gilding to the whole with solid gold band to the rim and base

To the underside of the mug in red script "Witley Court the residence of Her Majesty Queen Adelaide" and "Sparks Worcester"

Queen Adelaide, the widow of King William IV, occupied Witley Court from 1843 to 1846.

Mid 19th c. Hand Painted Worcester Porcelain Mug George Sparks