RARE EARLY WILLIAM DUESBURY DERBY PORCELAIN COTTAGE SPRIGS FLORAL DISH BY THE DERBY COTTON STEM PAINTER C.1756-58
"A classic example of earliest 18th century William Duesbury Derby porcelain dating to 1756-58. The distinctive Cottage Sprigs Floral style painting is by the famous, so called, Derby Cotton Stem Painter. Pieces are rare and surviving works by the Cotton Stem Painter are usually relatively tiny examples found on rare early Derby coffee cups. This dish is the only piece of flatware we have held and the largest canvas we have seen containing the Cotton Stem Painter's work. It was probably a tureen stand. You are unlikely to ever see another piece like this for sale." Antiques Expert Hamilton Bear.
 
References: J. Twitchett, Derby Porcelain 1748-1848 An Illustrated Guide, Appendix II plate 1 and 3 page 270, illustrate two early Derby cups decorated by the Cotton Stem Painter.
Dimensions: length 210 mm max. width 178 mm max.
Marks: none. Derby porcelain before 1770 was unmarked.
Condition: An excellent antique for display and reference as painted enamel decoration is still very good. From firing: Application of clear glaze to top surface of dish is patchy in places and dish potting is slightly warped when viewed from side. This is fairly typical of an early piece of this type. Condition report: There is a tight hairline across the dish but the piece is very stable. A small edge section has been broken and restuck as illustrated. There are two small flake/edge chips to the rim that have been filled.
 
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