Ceramics
Derby Porcelain Works (Maker)
Chelsea porcelain factory (Maker)
Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1770-1777
Porcelain (soft paste, bone china); Lead glaze
Molded, Painted, Gilded
1975.0108
Object Number1975.0108 |
Mug
Ceramics
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Claneil Foundation
Derby Porcelain Works (Maker)
c.1750-1848
Chelsea porcelain factory (Maker)
c. 1745-1784
Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1770-1777
1. Mark; Underside; Gilt script uppercase "D" with an anchor on interior
2. Label; Underside; Circular label wit "Rust/ 138 a" in black ink
Porcelain (soft paste, bone china); Lead glaze
Molded, Painted, Gilded
3.7 (H) , 4.1 (L) , 3.1 (Diam)
9.5 (H) , 10.5 (L) , 7.8 (Diam)
Text available soon.
[Book] Gilhepsy, F. Brayshaw. 1961 Derby Porcelain.
• "Smith's Blue" discussed: p. 103 and illustrated: plate II.
[Catalogue] Bonhams (auction catalogue).
• Very similar mug: September 9, 2009 (London), lot 257, Chelsea-Derby mug painted in style of Edward Withers with "Smith's blue" and gold border, 1770-77, and blue crown over D mark.