Lot 224 , A Derby baluster-shaped mug, c.1758, h. 10cm, repair to handle

A Derby baluster-shaped mug, c.1758, painted with two exotic birds in a landscape, the reverse with a 'Cotton-stem painter' style loose bouquet of flowers, h. 10cm, repair to handle
Estimate £50-70


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 Simon Spero, Sept. 2007 for £440.


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Sold for £65