Lot 178 , An early Derby butter tub and cover, c.1758, w. 13.5cm, crazing and scratching

An early Derby butter tub and cover, c.1758, the drum-shaped body painted with two exotic birds on a branch, the reverse with a bouquet of flowers, the slightly domed cover with strawberry sprig finial, unmarked, w. 13.5cm, crazing and scratching
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 Stockspring Antiques, November 2010 for £620.

All three paw feet restored. The butter tub and cover are heavily crazed, the interior and underside stained. The cover has some heavy scratching to the glaze on top.


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Sold for £340