Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 220

Lot 220

Derby Coffee Pot, c.1756

Derby Coffee Pot, c.1756
Lot 220 Details
Derby Coffee Pot, c.1756

with scroll handle and leaf-moulded spout, painted in blue on each side of the body and on the cover with a spray of chrysanthemums and prunus, the rims with cell borders
height 8.7" — 22 cm.
patch marks

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Winifred Williams, Eastbourne, 1964
Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

Literature:

F. Brayshaw Gilhespy illustrates a coffee pot with similar moulded leaf decoration in Derby Porcelain, plate 51

CONDITION DETAILS

A little wobbly on its foot; otherwise in good condition

LOT 220
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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