Lot 3 , A rare Derby baluster-shaped coffee pot, c.1758, h. 16.7cm, cover lacking and some restoration.

A rare Derby baluster-shaped coffee pot, c.1758, painted in 'Cotton-stem painter' style with a loose bouquet of flowers and floral sprays, puce scrollwork pendant to the handle, patch marks, h. 16.7cm, cover lacking and some restoration.
Estimate £50-80


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 Jupiter Antiques, May 2013 for £260.

There is discoloured restoration to the interior of the spout with two splinter chips to the tip of the spout beneath. There is a filled chip on the inside of the rim. The handle has been applied at a slight angle.


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Sold for £75