Lot 194 , A Derby coffee cup, c.1760, h. 6.5cm

A Derby coffee cup, c.1760, of baluster shape with a wishbone handle, painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet of flowers with pink rose and other floral sprays, dark brown line rim, h. 6.5cm
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 2013 for £420.

There are two small ground off imperfections to the edge of the foot which intrude into the glaze. There is some staining to crazing on the base of the the interior of the cup and wear to the brown line rim.


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Sold for £170