Chelsea Derby Porcelain Creamer c1775

Description

Heading : Chelsea Derby porcelain creamer
Date : c1775
Period : George III
Marks : Gold  anchor and D
Origin : English
Colour : White ground with polychrome floral collar
Pattern : Unknown
Features : Spiral fluted baluster. with moulded frond at base of each panel
Size : 4 ½ inch tall by approx. 3 inches in diameter
Condition : Two small chips to the rim as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 150 grams

Additional Information : In 1769 William Duesbury of the Derby purchased the Chelsea porcelain factory. Porcelain was decorated at the Chelsea factory until 1784 this period then became known as the ‘Chelsea Derby’ period. For the Chelsea Derby mark reference please see Encyclopaedia of British pottery and porcelain marks by Geoffrey A. Godden page 141/142.

A similar jug is held by the Victoria and Albert museum

http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O301379/cream-jug-derby-porcelain-factory/