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Antique Derby English Porcelain Figure of Children in a Garden

$1,500
£1,138.99
€1,302.52
CA$2,095.72
A$2,330.90
CHF 1,217.12
MX$28,364.52
NOK 15,544.49
SEK 14,577.99
DKK 9,721.17
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A fine antique English porcelain figurine. By the Derby Porcelain Works. With 3 children in a garden accompanied by a lamb and a cat. The boy is reclining against a tall flowery plant and holding a pipe or scoop in his hand. Simply a great antique Derby figurine! Date: 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: A small part of he lamb's tail has broken off, the child next to the lamb is missing their right index finger, there is a loose chipped off tree branch, and there are chips to the flowers & foliage throughout. Otherwise, there are some fine and light surface scratches and other signs of wear consistent with age. Maker: Derby Marks: With a Derby red crown maker's mark. Measurements: Height: ca. 9 1/2 in. Width: ca. 8 in. Depth: ca. 6 3/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Derby (Maker)
  • Similar to:
    Bow Porcelain (Maker)Meissen Porcelain (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV HO X191stDibs: LU1610232627642

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