1858 Worcester Limoges Enamel Chalice by Thomas Bott Sr
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A Kerr & Binns Worcester 'Limoges Enamel' decorated exhibition quality chalice and cover, dated 1858, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tapering cup-shaped body on a baluster stem and circular foot, the cover with a domed and finialled centre, cobalt ground with enamelled motifs and gilt details throughout, the body decorated all round with a gilt arcade enclosing figures of male saints finely rendered in white enamel, signed by Bott underside with conjoined initials above the printed red shield factory mark incorporating the date mark '58', 27.5 cm high. Condition: vertical hairline crack through the baluster stem (approx. 5 cm)., Wear to the mouthrim with retouching
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- Firing Crack - A firing crack is a crack in a porcelain or stoneware item that occurs whilst the item is in the kiln.They are usually caused by faulty design, where one part is thicker than the surrounding area, and being thicker it cools more slowly, setting up a stress with the surrounding area. Firing cracks are not often seen on modern mass produced porcelain, as the damaged items are discarded during prooduction. However they are seen in earlier items and artisan-produced objects.
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