In 1953, Sydney collector, Annie Maria Gillies, bequeathed around 100 decorative art objects to the Vaucluse Park Trust, which later became part of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales. In 1998, the Trust transferred this collection to the Powerhouse Museum.

The greater part of this collection consists of around 80 examples of English porcelain dating from the mid eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. These items represent the strength of the English porcelain industry, including the vast market for objects with rococo and neoclassical motifs as well as Asian-inspired designs and forms. Worcester, Chelsea, Derby, Bow and Spode were some of the largest and most successful factories operating in England at this time, and their work is well-represented in this collection.

This is a Chinese copy of Worcester, England.

China,c 1770.

Part of the Annie Marie Gillies collection transferred from the Historic Houses Trust in 1998.

Teacup and saucer, porcelain, maker unknown, China, c. 1770

Cup: A small, grey-blue porcelain cup with wavy edge and fluted flared body. Rising from straight foot and with a large loop handle. Handpainted with floral motifs and small insects in pink, green and purple enamels. Gilded and red link pattern border. Interior painted with a rope- style pattern within a black lined green border.

Saucer: A small grey-blue porcelain saucer with fluted sides. The well handpainted in pink, green and purple enamel, with a floral motif surrounded by a gilt and red link pattern. Rim enamelled with small floral sprigs and rope pattern within a black lined green border.

Made: 1770

Cup: Blue square worcester-copy.
Saucer: lump of molten wax on base.

2005/201/45

1770

25 mm

125 mm