Lot 207 , A Derby feather scroll moulded plate and a similar Chelsea plate, c. 1755-60, 21 and 21.5cm, latter cracked

A Derby feather scroll moulded plate and a similar Chelsea plate, c. 1755-60, the Derby plate painted with 'dishevelled' birds and insects, pseudo red anchor mark, the Chelsea plate painted with a bouquet of flowers, red anchor mark, 21 and 21.5cm, latter cracked
Estimate £150-250


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 E (a) where the Derby plate is illustrated.

Originally two plates purchased Christie's, 9th Feb. 1981 lot 160 for £446.

The Derby plate has some wear to the glaze and enamels and 100mm wide shallow chip to the upper edge. The Chelsea plate has an open crack and crazing to the glaze.


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Sold for £170