Lot 221 , A Derby coffee cup, c.1758, h. 6.1cm

A Derby coffee cup, c.1758, of tapering hexagonal shape, painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet of flowers and floral sprays, red brown line rim, patch marks, h. 6.1cm
Estimate £150-200


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 Jupiter Antiques, Oct. 2014 for £530.

Minute rim nick and a small blemish to the glaze on the rim in manufacture. Some wear to red brown line rim and sprig on interior of cup.


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Sold for £260