English and European Ceramics and Glass - 16th June 2021

Lot 470

A rare Derby coffee pot and cover c.1760

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £450

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Description

A rare Derby coffee pot and cover c.1760, of unusual tapering lozenge shape, painted with butterflies and moths in flight above flower sprays including rose, tulip and heartsease, with faceted spout and angular handle, the cover of domed square section with similar floral decoration, damages, 19cm. (2)

Provenance: from the collection of Lady Kate Davson, née Kate Foster (1938-2020). Gift of Bob Williams.