Lot 134 , A large Derby oval basket, c.1760-5, l. 27.5cm

A large Derby oval basket, c.1760-5, the interior painted with an apple sprig, moths and other insects, patch marks, l. 27.5cm
Estimate £300-400


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, Feb. 1987 for £995.
Minor losses to the applied flowers and leaves on the handles, some minor scratching to the glaze and enamels on the interior.


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Sold for £480