Lot 172 , A pair of Derby leaf and basket weave moulded plates, c.1758, d. 21cm, small foot chips

A pair of Derby leaf and basket weave moulded plates, c.1758, each picked out in green and puce and painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with a bouquet of loose flowers and floral sprays, unmarked, d. 21cm, small foot chips
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.

Literature: cf. D.G. Rice, Derby Porcelain, colour plate C (a)

ex Delomosne & Son Ltd, Dec. 1977 for £355.


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Sold for £260