Lot 170 , A rare Derby circular chestnut basket stand, c.1758, w. 25.5cm, slight restoration

A rare Derby circular chestnut basket stand, c.1758, painted with an owl and two exotic birds amid foliage, the pink flowerhead moulded border applied with a pair of flowering twig handles, w. 25.5cm, slight restoration
Estimate £300-500


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 Roderick Jellicoe, JUne 2007 for £1,100.

Restoration to some of the applied leaves, a section of the rim, two tiny chips on the rim and the edge of the foot. Some fine carzing to the glaze.


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Sold for £300