Lot 184 , A Derby cylindrical mug, c.1760-5, h. 13cm, small firing crack

A Derby cylindrical mug, c.1760-5, painted with two exotic birds perched on branches, the reverse with a single bird on a branch, patch marks, red brown line rim, h. 13cm, small firing crack
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.

Literature: cf. D.G. Rice, Derby Porcelain, colour plate E (b).

ex Albert Amor, June 1980 for £480.

4mm over glazed firing crack to rim. Wear to enamel on rim. The handle is off centre at the lower join. as is the puce enamel pendant to the handle, which is part of its charm.


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Sold for £650