Lot 182 , A Derby globular teapot and cover, c. 1760-5, l. 19.5cm, small faults

A Derby globular teapot and cover, c. 1760-5, painted with three exotic birds, one in flight, the reverse with a single bird on a branch, and scattered insects including a caterpillar and damselfly around the spout, l. 19.5cm, small faults
Estimate £300-400


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 I.
This is one of the rarest shapes of teapot produced by Derby before 1770. Few Derby teapots from this period survive as they were likely to crack when suddenly filled with hotwater.

ex Delomosne & Son Ltd., May 1981 for £797-22.

Small splinter chip to the tip of the spout. Losses to the flange which the cover rests upon. Fritting around the base.


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Sold for £700