Lot 136 , A Derby ovoid shaped mask jug, c.1760-5, 15.5cm, rim chip

A Derby ovoid shaped mask jug, c.1760-5, 15.5cm, rim chip

A Derby ovoid shaped mask jug, c.1760-5, painted with a dog standing by a rock and looking up toward an exotic bird on a branch with other birds in flight, the reverse with a bird on a fruiting branch, 15.5cm, rim chip
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 Delomosne & Son Ltd, May 1982 for £558.

There is a shallow inner rim chip to the left of the handle measuring 10mm x 3mm and minor firing cracks at the top of the join of the handle.


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Sold for £280