Lot 223 , A large Derby ovoid mug, c.1760, h. 15cm, crack to base

A large Derby ovoid mug, c.1760, painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet of flowers and ears of wheat, and floral sprays, dark brown line rim, patch marks, h. 15cm, crack to base
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 Delomosne & Son Ltd., July 1982 for £279.

There is a spiral shaped crack to one side of the base with an associated star crack, slight wear to the brown line rim. There is some occasional scratching to the glaze and enamels. There is a tiny glaze chip to the outer edge of the foot and shallow chip inside the raised foot.


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Sold for £180