Description
Heading : Chelsea-Derby frill vase
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Marks : None
Origin : Chelsea/Derby
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Reticulated rim with applied flowers. Body has two female masks surrounded by flowers. with two flowering plants applied to either side. Two applied floral bands above a fluted base with applied flowers. The cover is pierced and has a finch-type bird sat atop applied floral decoration.
Condition : Excellent. some losses to applied floral decoration as expected. minor ware to gilding and enamelling.
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 25.4cm height. 13cm max diameter
Weight : 982 grams
A pair without covers sold at Christie’s in The Collection of Mrs. Henry Ford in March 2021. See also The Fitzwilliam Museum c.3067.2
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