Very Rare Departing Chinaman Pattern Chocolate Cup Stand c1757

A very rare Worcester chocolate cup stand, hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue with the departing Chinaman pattern c1757.

The stand measures 15.8cm in diameter and stands 5.6cm deep.

It is in excellent condition without damage or repair.

Unmarked.

Ex Davies Collection, with lable to base.

Illustrated by Branyan, French and Sandon, Worcester Blue and White Porcelain pg 132, where it is stated only two are known to exist at the time of writing. Since publication three other stands and two cups have been found.