Lot 206 , A Derby botanical plate, c.1758-60, d. 20.5cm

A Derby botanical plate, c.1758-60, feather scroll moulded edge, painted with a cherry sprig and insects, pseudo red anchor mark, d. 20.5cm
Estimate £100-150


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, pl. 113a.

ex The Old School Antiques, March 1980 for £360.
Fine surface scratches to the glaze and some firing marks. A little paint flaking in the red brown enamel but overall good order.


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Sold for £260