Lot 193 , A rare Derby globular teapot and cover, c.1758, h. 13.5cm, handle re-attached

A rare Derby globular teapot and cover, c.1758, painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet of flowers, the reverse with a flower sprig, and smaller floral sprays, red brown line rim, the domed cover with acorn-shaped finial, unmarked, h. 13.5cm, handle re-attached
Estimate £200-300


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., March 1983 for £465.

The handle has been broken off at the join to the body and re-glued. There is fine crazing to the glaze all over which is tea stained on the interior only. There is some wear to the glaze on the tip of the spout.


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Sold for £280