An extensive Derby dinner service c.1815-20

An extensive Derby dinner service c.1815-20, richly decorated in the Partridge pattern, with two birds amidst bold foliage in a version of the Kakiemon palette, iron mark crossed batons marks, some damages and restoration. Comprising: two soup tureens and covers, four vegetables dishes with covers, four sauce tureens with covers and stands, a rectangular bowl, four large serving dishes in three sizes, twelve smaller serving dishes in three sizes, 16 soup plates and 60 plates. (117)

Cf. John Twitchett, Derby Porcelain 1748-1848: An Illustrated Guide, p.156 for some of the remaining service. Over 200 pieces of this service were sold at Christie's on 9th October 1989, lot 317.