Lot 214 , A large Derby baluster-shaped jug, c.1760-5, h. 23cm, splinter chips to foot

A large Derby baluster-shaped jug, c.1760-5, with unusual shell moulded spout to the cylindrical neck, painted with four exotic birds in vignette, the reverse with two birds perched on branches, red brown line rim, h. 23cm, splinter chips to foot
Estimate £400-600



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 G.

ex Mercury Antiques, Sept 1990 for £735.

There are two small splinter chips to the edge of the foot. There is scratching to the underside of the foot and other occasional scratches to the glaze and enamels.


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Sold for £600