Lot 174 , A pair of Derby leaf moulded spectacle plates, c.1758, d. 18cm, firing faults

A pair of Derby leaf moulded 'spectacle' plates, c.1758, each painted in 'Cotton-Stem' style with a loose bouquet of flowers, a pink rose and floral sprays, single patch mark, d. 18cm, firing faults
Estimate £150-250


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 D (a)

ex H W Newby, Jan 1980 for £470.

Both have over glazed firing faults to the 'spectacle' pierced border.


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Sold for £280