Lot 138 , A Derby porcelain figure of a recumbent white mouse, c.1825-35, L. 6.5cm

A Derby porcelain figure of a recumbent white mouse, c.1825-35, red printed 'BLOOR DERBY' mark, L. 6.5cm
Estimate £100-150

cf. D. G. Rice, English Porcelain Animals of the 19th century, colour plate 28b.

There is some high quality restoration to both of the ears of the mouth and possibly the area between the ears and also to its front left foot, there is some occasional fine crazing to the glaze and some small areas of flaking to the green enamel on the base and some wear to the gilding on one side of the base in particular otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £220