Lot 241 , A rare Derby scalloped butterboat, c.1758, l. 12.3cm, minor faults

A rare Derby scalloped butterboat, c.1758, painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet of flowers and floral sprays, red brown line rim, patch marks, l. 12.3cm, minor faults
Estimate £50-80


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 Mercury Antiques, May 2003 for £390.

There is a hairline crack around the top join of the handle, wear to the red brown line rim and sprig inside. Some light staining to the spout and around the foot. Overglazed indentation to edge of foot.


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Sold for £50