A Derby Porcelain Lozenge shaped Dessert Dish c1780

Description

Heading :  A Derby Porcelain Lozenge shape Dessert Dish
Date : c.1780
Period : George III
Marks : Blue painted script D below crown to base (no dots or batons). incised script N 
Origin : Derby. England
Colour : Polychrome and gilt
Pattern : Undulating cobalt blue border inside rim with gilt swag detailing and borders; further gilt border to edge of rim; blue oval outline to centre with gilt ‘chain’ detailing; four separate polychrome summer flower sprays to lower part of cavetto and well.
Features : lobed rims and gently moulded fluting to the cavetto and rim
Condition : Excellent; no chips. cracks or flakes; some tiny. sporadic underglaze inclusions. very light scratches and minor gilt loss
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 27.2  x 20.5 cms
Weight : 431 grams