Lot 218 , A Derby coffee cup, c.1758, h. 5.8cm
A Derby coffee cup, c.1758, of canted square shape with wishbone handle, painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet of flowers and floral sprays, red brown line rim, patch marks, h. 5.8cm
Estimate £150-200
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 Jupiter Antiques, May 2015 for £440.
There is a small glaze flake to one of the re-entrant corners at the rim where the glaze has splintered slightly. Slight wear to the red brown line rim. There is a small 'burst' bubble to the foot made in manufacture, otherwise good condition.
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Sold for £190