Lot 215 , Two Derby ribbed coffee cups, c.1758, h. 5.8-5.9cm

Two Derby ribbed coffee cups, c.1758, each painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet flowers and other sprays, red brown line rim, unmarked, h. 5.8-5.9cm
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.

One ex Mercury Antiques, Sept. 2007 for £450.
Second ex Jupiter Antiques, Feb. 2009 for £350.

One cup has wear to the flower sprig inside and scratching to the glaze around the rim.


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Sold for £300