English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012

Lot 855

A Chelsea-Derby bell-shaped cup c.1770

Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £250

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Description

A Chelsea-Derby bell-shaped cup c.1770, painted with flowers including a large pink rose, 6.2cm. This shape was used by Chelsea during the red anchor period and continued at Derby into the later years of the 18th century. The painting on this cup is identical to that seen on other Chelsea-Derby wares of the early 1770s.