Lot 183 , A Derby ovoid mug, c.1760-5, h. 10.2cm, hairline crack

A Derby ovoid mug, c.1760-5, painted with two exotic birds perched on branches, the reverse with a single bird on a branch, patch marks, reddish-brown line rim, h. 10.2cm, hairline crack
Estimate £150-250


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., May 1982 for £536.

There is a 7mm hairline rim crack and crazing to the glaze on one side (not visible on interior).


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Sold for £190