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Georgian Derby Shell Dish or Plate Hand Painted & Gilded Pattern 129, Ca 1810

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This is a beautiful porcelain shell dish or plate hand painted and gilded in pattern 129, made by the Derby factory, in the reign of George 111 in the early 19th century, circa 1810. Shell dishes, named as such for taking the shape of a shell were used in Dessert services. This dish has been exquisitely hand decorated in a French influenced "Chantilly" pattern ( No. 129) consisting of scattered sprigs of cornflowers in pink, blue and green with gilt leaves and with further rich hand gilding around the rim and handle section. The dish has the early Derby Crown and cross batons mark, in red to the base, together with the "D" below. There is also a number "15" to the side of the base which will be the painter or gilders mark. Similar shaped Derby shell dishes, one with the same handle gilding, are illustrated on page 232 of the reference book - Derby Porcelain by John Twitchett, published by the Antique Collectors Club. We date this dish to circa 1810. A beautiful and very decorative dish.

Creator:
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 9.38 in (23.83 cm)
Style:
George III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1810
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Very Good antique condition. NO Restoration. Two very small nibbles to the under-rim edge and one short 1.5cm. glaze/ stress hairline which does not go through to the front of the dish. Some gilding wear as expected.
Seller Location:
Lincoln, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: P 13041stDibs: LU990315010492

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Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Founded in 1750 by Andrew Planche and William Duesbury in Derby, England, the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is one of the oldest original English manufacturers of fine bone china. Dating to the Georgian era, it has operated for more than 265 years.

In 1761, the company, then called Derby Porcelain, created its first commemorative piece for the coronation of King George III. In 1775, King George III recognized the uniqueness and high quality of Derby Porcelain, giving the company the honor of using a crown on its back stamp. Queen Victoria gave further honors to the porcelain manufacturer in 1890, when she awarded the company a royal warrant and bestowed upon it the title of “The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.”

In the years following the first royal appointment, the company employed some of its finest artistic creators, such as watercolor landscape painter Zachariah Boreman; flower painters William Billingsley, William Pegg and Walter Withers; and figure painters Richard Askew and James Banford. The company produced the most sought-after collectible pieces in its history under the direction of William Duesbury II. He died at 34 and his full vision for the company went unrealized; it subsequently entered a period of decline.

In 1811, Robert Bloor revived the company by employing excellent painters and producing exquisite serving pieces that featured the Japanese Imari style of bold colors and lavish details. The popular design continues to be produced today. Modern pieces such as the paperweight collection also remain in demand more than 40 years after their introduction.

Under the creative control of different partners over time, the company has had three main locations. Its current base of operations is in Derby, where it continues to produce fine ceramics and decorative collectibles.

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