1757 Worcester Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy "smoky primitive" by Robert Hancock Primitives Robert Keyworth was a Major

Robert Keyworth was a Major in the 1st Regiment

Dimensions: Height: 4" Width: 2 1/2" Depth: 5/16" Condition: In great age related condition

The cat appears often in Japanese Mythology and goes by the name of Bakeneko or the Nekomata

The painting is unsigned as were many of this period

Traditionally used across Islamic culture

1757 Worcester Porcelain Lidded Tea Caddy "smoky primitive" by Robert Hancock Primitives Robert Keyworth was a MajorWe are offering a lovely rare 18th c. antique porcelain lidded tea caddy from The Worcester Porcelain Co. England This early over glaze print was known as "smoky primitives" Transfer printed design by Robert Hancock. This lovely porcelain tea caddy shows a Shepherd with his dog , watching his sheep grazing in a meadow Floral design borders all transferred with the smoky glaze over white porcelain. There is an overall panel design on both the caddy and