Lot 132 , A Derby Jacobin pigeon tureen and cover, c.1760, length 22cm, restoration to tail

A Derby 'Jacobin pigeon' tureen and cover, c.1760, seated on a naturalistic nest, the edge encrusted with wigs, foliage and feathers, patch marks, length 22cm, restoration to tail
Estimate £300-500


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. 123.

ex Sotheby's, 18th May 1982 sale, Lot 119, £420 hammer, bought on behalf of D.G.Rice by Delomosne & Son Ltd.


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Sold for £950