Lot 213 , A rare Derby planter and stand, c.1760-5, total height 11cm, restorations

A rare Derby planter and stand, c.1760-5, the pot painted with two exotic birds to each side and scattered insects, drainage hole, the stand with butterflies, patch marks, total height 11cm, restorations
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.

ex Aurea Carter, June 2011 for £900.

The pot has a restored chip to the base (below one of the birds) and some stained crazing to the intrior of the base and the stand has a restored crack to the base. Scratching to the glaze and enamels. The stand is slightly mis-shapen in the potting.


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Sold for £190