18th Century Chaffers Liverpool Porcelain Black Transfer Printed Saucer.

Richard Chaffers (English, 1731-1765). 

The saucer transfer-printed in black with a pastoral view of an amorous couple and a nurse maid. This pattern known as "Lovers and Dovecot."

Not marked. 

Circa 1760.

1" H. x  5" Diameter. 

Frit to rim, original to manufacture.

Parallels: Joseph M. Handley, 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels, 1991, p. 214, 8, 15

Provenance:  D & J Norley, June 12, 2004.

Robin Henry Ceramic Collection, New York. 

RHCollection #85.