Lot 208 , A Derby pigeon tureen and cover, c.1760, l. 17cm

A Derby 'pigeon' tureen and cover, c.1760, modelled seated on nest encrusted with twigs, moss and loose feathers, patch marks, l. 17cm
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 Stockspring Antiques, May 2003 for £2,200.

The end of the bird's folded wings are restored and there are numerous small losses to the enrusted decoration around the dge of the nest. Small glaze chip to the side of the tail.


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Sold for £2,000