Lot 188 , A Derby ribbed coffee cup and saucer, c.1758, d. 12cm

A Derby ribbed coffee cup and saucer, c.1758, each painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet of flowers and floral sprays, red brown line rim, unmarked, d. 12cm
Estimate £250-350


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.

Derby coffee cups are uncommon from this early period and the saucers are especially rare.

ex Mercury Antiques, Oct. 1998 for £1,050.

Some wear to red brown line rims and minor scratching to well of saucer.


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Sold for £320