Lot 180 , A large Derby baluster-shaped jug, c.1758, h. 22.5cm, surface mottling to glaze

A large Derby baluster-shaped jug, c.1758, painted with four exotic birds in a garden, the reverse with a 'Cotton-Stem' style loose bouquet of flowers and other floral sprays, puce pendant scroll to handle, patch marks, h. 22.5cm, surface mottling to glaze
Estimate £400-600


Provenance:
The Dennis G. Rice Collection of fine early Derby Porcelain (1750-1770)

As well as being an avid collector of early Derby porcelain, Dr. Dennis G. Rice was an academic and wrote one of the key reference works on the subject - 'Derby Porcelain, The Golden Years 1750-1770' published in 1983. A number of the pieces illustrated in the book will be offered for sale.

ex Delomosne & Son Ltd, July 1988 for £1,500.

Mottling to the surface of the glaze all over. Slight glaze loss/nibbles to the tip of the spout. Manufacturing identation to edge of foot.


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Sold for £380