British Porcelain Cup and Saucer with Chloe Preston WWI Peek-A-Boo Designs

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3" (8 cm.) h. cup. The porcelain cup and saucer are decorated with colorful illustrations of Peek-A-Boo boys in WWI uniforms and scenes including "A Case for Blighty" in which bandaged soldier is carried off on a gurney, and "The Heavy Artillery" depicting two Dinkie Dogs pulling a launcher. Each image is signed Chloe Preston, and the pieces are signed Paragon China England, Peek-A-Boo series. Circa 1917, from early artwork by the British artist. Excellent condition.