Lot 227 , An early Derby coffee cup, c.1756-9, h. 5.9cm

An early Derby coffee cup, c.1756-9, with wishbone handle, finely painted in Chinese famille rose style with the Stag Hunt pattern, the interior with a puce flower and a gilt spearhead border, unmarked, h. 5.9cm
Estimate £200-300


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 Mercury Antiques, Sept. 2007 for £650.


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Sold for £340