A documentary blue and white Barr Flight and Barr coffee can, dated 1st August 1811, the sides

A documentary blue and white Barr Flight and Barr coffee can, dated 1st August 1811, the sides painted with simple sprays of Oriental flowers beneath a wide blue band, the underside inscribed 'This Cup was painted from the pound of Regular which appears to have been spoiled in the preparation by the Company's Agent - but it may be improved by a more judicious process - August 1st 1811', broken and cleanly restuck, 6cm.

Provenance: the Charles Dawson Collection.