Large Pair of Vases, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1765

A gadrooned, canon-ball shape teapot, decorated with typical sprays of natural flowers. The shape and decoration are both in imitation of Meissen. The Derby Porcelain Works, now known as the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company, is a British manufacturer of fine bone china. The company has a long and rich history dating back to the late 18th century. The company was founded in 1750 as the Derby China Works. It was originally located in the city of Derby and produced a wide range of ceramic wares, including tea sets, vases, and figurines. In 1756, the company was granted the status of "Supplier to the King," which allowed it to use the "Royal" designation in its name. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the company experienced significant growth and expanded its product line to include more elaborate and ornate pieces. The company was particularly known for its "Derby Posies...

Derby was able to produce exceptional work, and these vases are a brilliant example of what they were capable of, when making for the top of the market. The body, the modeling, and t...

A delightul porcelain seal, depicting a young lady, seated on a mound. It is painted with the motto J'ESPRE ENCORE, or I Still Hope. No doubt this was intended as a gift, to be given...

An assembled set of three vases in the scarce Jabberwocky pattern, on a scale blue background.

An early example of bow’s output, with a smooth, silky glaze. Painted after the Kakiemon with a phoenix, butterfly and various plants after the Japanese; with reserved panels featuri...

A rare pair of yellow-ground vases or jardinières, with reserves of exquisite flower-painting or a quality seen only during this period.

Pair of English porcelain vases, Derby, circa 1820 with shells.

Derby Porcelain candlesticks with figures of musicians, circa 1760-1765 The pair of Derby Porcelain figures of musicians are on an openwork scroll base, the man is playing the bagp...

This is a beautiful hand-painted porcelain vase both decorative and practical. A combination of cobalt blue with gold and hand-painted roses encircle the perimeter with a nice wide b...

Each of inverted pear shape with hemispheric lower body and raised on a circular foot, the turquoise ground handles enriched in gilt, the domed cover with gilt acorn finial, painted ...

On a sky blue ground, the gilding finely tooled.

With heavily enameled birds perched on gilt and silvered branches and foliage. Unusual gilt tiger handles.