Additional Image:

The back of saucer bears the inscription Mary Frances/1782 and the outside of the footrim of the tebowl is inscribed Mary Frances and 1782.
Shape Type
Breakfast & Tea Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1782
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Maker
Isleworth

Description:

This inscribed and dated Isleworth teabowl and saucer is printed with that factory's distinctive version of The Fisherman Pattern. The significant feature of the Isleworth version is the extra fisherman, with his fishing rod over his shoulder and proffering a fish. This figure is not present on the versions of the pattern used at Worcester, Caughley and Liverpool. Both the teabowl and saucer are dated 1782.
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