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Derby Dolphin & Shell Molded Porcelain Butter Boat Circa 1770
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A fine antique Georgian English porcelain Dolphin and Shell molded butter boat by Derby and dating from around 1770. The small jug shaped vessel stands raised on a round pedestal base with a molded scroll work body and with a raised large pouring spout and ornate handle. The butter boat is hand painted in blue on a white ground with small leafy sprigs and other patterning. The butter boat is not marked.
For a similar example please see the Victoria & Albert Museum Collection.
In good condition with light age wear with a small firing mark to the inside base.
- Creator:Derby (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
- Style:George III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1770
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bishop's Stortford, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: CE221571stDibs: LU1328227907172
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