Derby porcelain refers to the fine porcelain produced by the Derby factory in Derby, England, from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century with the exact start and authorship remaining uncertain. The production of porcelain in Derby actually predates the work by Andrew Planche and William Duesbury in 1756, who joined Andrew Planche and John Heath in creating the Nottingham Road factory, later known as Royal Crown Derby and it quickly became one of the leading porcelain manufacturers in England.

The early Derby porcelain was heavily influenced by the Meissen factory in Germany, and featured finely detailed, brightly colored painted scenes, often with ornate gilding. Some of the most popular early designs included figurines, tableware, and vases, which were often adorned with floral motifs, landscapes, and other decorative elements.

In the late 18th century, the factory began to produce more innovative designs, including the famous "Crown Derby" pattern, more...

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A pair of Bloor Derby figures, circa 1825, unmarked, the…

Bloor Derby Milkmaid and Milkman Figures

A pair of Bloor Derby figures, circa 1825, unmarked, the country style milkmaid and milkman modelling broad sunhats, the woman with a gilt over cobalt skirt and the gentleman with a similarly decorated coat, original milk churns and yoke now absent; both…

18th century Derby figure, standing maiden carrying seasonal…

Derby Maiden with Seasonal Attribute Figure

18th century Derby figure, standing maiden carrying seasonal attribute in polychrome painted flowing robes, standard painted mark 15 cm height

A porcelain figure of a shepherd in the manner of Derby, circa…

Derby-style Porcelain Shepherd Figure with Lamb and Bocage

A porcelain figure of a shepherd in the manner of Derby, circa 1865, unmarked, a known Derby pattern, with a shepherd in floral breeches and an aqua and pink long jacket, holding a lamb and a posy, with floral bocage and upon a footed rococo base, flat to…

19th century Derby porcelain figure, in the form of a woman…

Derby Porcelain Figure of Woman with Tambourine and Lamb

19th century Derby porcelain figure, in the form of a woman holding a tambourine with lamb at her feet, in tones of cobalt, maroon and yellow, height 24 cm

A pair of porcelain cupids after Chelsea, 19th century,…

Porcelain Cupids with Flower Baskets and Wreaths

A pair of porcelain cupids after Chelsea, 19th century, probably Samson of Paris, hard paste Chelsea Derby-type cupid figures holding baskets of flowers and wearing wreaths, bearing gold anchor marks and swastika emblems verso, one item marked with a…

Three miniature figures, probably Derby, Chelsea, other, 18th…

18th-19th Century Miniature Figures from Derby and Chelsea

Three miniature figures, probably Derby, Chelsea, other, 18th to 19th century, a female figure in a white and yellow cape with highly coiffed hair, raised on a shallow white square base, in the manner of Derby; a figure of a Turk, bearing a Chelsea gold…

Pair Victorian period Derby figures of Shakespeare and Milton,…

Victorian Derby Figures: Shakespeare and Milton, 26cm, with Faults

Pair Victorian period Derby figures of Shakespeare and Milton, some faults 26 cm heights

English Derby style porcelain figural groups pair, Welsh tailor,…

Porcelain Welsh Goat-Riding Figural Group Pair

English Derby style porcelain figural groups pair, Welsh tailor, wife and family riding goats, minor losses to both, 16 cm height

Early Derby type porcelain night stick, figure of woman…

Derby Porcelain Night Stick with Woman Figure and Flowers

Early Derby type porcelain night stick, figure of woman collecting flowers applied to base, with flowers and leaves surrounding. Brass candle holder to top, & handle to base verso. height 22 cm.

An early Derby figure of Shakespeare c. 1780, AF

Derby Shakespeare Figure, c. 1780

An early Derby figure of Shakespeare c. 1780, AF

Two Derby porcelain putti figures of the seasons, 19th century…

Derby porcelain putti figures of spring and summer

Two Derby porcelain putti figures of the seasons, 19th century representing spring and summer 13 cm high

A pair of Derby putti figures, 19th century, 8 cm high

19th Century Derby Putti Figures - 8cm

A pair of Derby putti figures, 19th century, 8 cm high

Derby C.1820 porcelain figure of 'The Welsh Taylor's Wife'…

Welsh Taylor's Wife Porcelain Figure, c.1820

Derby C.1820 porcelain figure of 'The Welsh Taylor's Wife' approx 14 cm high

Derby porcelain 18th century figure of Cupid kneeling on a…

18th Century Derby Porcelain Cupid Figure

Derby porcelain 18th century figure of Cupid kneeling on a scrolled shell base & holding a heart, some losses to the wings, flowers & candle nozzle. Height 20.5 cm

A Georgian Derby figurine, the archangel Gabriel fixing the…

Georgian Derby Archangel Figurine with Cherub Wing Repair

A Georgian Derby figurine, the archangel Gabriel fixing the wing of a cherub, painted in polychrome and gilded. Painted mark. Old repairs. Height 24 cm

Antique Derby 'Desert Gardener' ceramic figure painted 'Desert…

Antique Desert Gardener Ceramic Figure

Antique Derby 'Desert Gardener' ceramic figure painted 'Desert Gardener,' figure, height 14 cm.

Derby 18th century Derby figure of James Quinn in the Role of…

James Quinn as Falstaff Derby Figure

Derby 18th century Derby figure of James Quinn in the Role of Falstaff standing on a low scrolled base applied with flowers, wearing a patterned waistcoat to conceal his pot belly, a carefully inscribed innkeeper's account hanging from one pocket, orange…

An 18th century Derby figure 'Welsh Tailor's Wife, model no. 62,…

Derby Figure of Welsh Tailor's Wife with Children

An 18th century Derby figure 'Welsh Tailor's Wife, model no. 62, Chelsea/Derby c.1770. Soft paste porcelain, the woman with three children riding a nanny-goat with kid, painted in polychrome and gilt enriched, some faults. Height 14.5 cm.

A Derby figure of a putti with flowers on his head and also a…

Derby Putti Figure with Flowers and Basket

A Derby figure of a putti with flowers on his head and also a basket of flowers. Standing on a small rococo base with a bocage behind. Patch marks, circa 1770. Height 13 cm

Early Derby type candlestick., figure of a muse applied to base.…

Derby Muse Candlestick

Early Derby type candlestick., figure of a muse applied to base. Column of blue ground with thistle shaped, gilded candle holder (2 hairlines to top). height 26 cm.

A pair of Derby Soft paste porcelain figures, 'The Prudent…

Derby Soft Paste Porcelain Figures, 1775

A pair of Derby Soft paste porcelain figures, 'The Prudent mother' and 'Madonna and Child', circa 1775, pattern numbers 137 and 138, both figures in white robes with gilt enrichments and seated upon teal coloured chairs, raised on waisted neoclassical…

Two 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, each…

Pair of Derby porcelain putti with flower baskets

Two 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, each depicting a putto set on a scrolled foot base encrusted with flowers, clutching a pierced weave basket with flowers and wearing floral encrusted wreaths, a/f (both with evidence of repairs and chips),…

A c.1800 English Derby Pug figurine, height 9 cm

English Derby Pug Figurine, c.1800

A c.1800 English Derby Pug figurine, height 9 cm

Pair of 19th century Derby porcelain figures depicting 'The…

19th Century Derby Porcelain Welsh Tailor and Wife Figures

Pair of 19th century Derby porcelain figures depicting 'The Welsh Tailor and Wife riding Goats' in the form of a lady carrying three babies riding on the back of a goat, and a man riding on the back of a goat with two baby goats in a basket, a/f, height…

Early 19th century Derby porcelain figure depicting music, the…

Derby Porcelain Musician Figure

Early 19th century Derby porcelain figure depicting music, the standing female figure modelled holding a flute in one hand, a sheet of music in the other, a mandolin by her feet, enamel and gilt decorated, the flute end broken and absent. Height 20.5 cm.

A pair of Duesbury Derby figures. Slight damage. 12 cm high.

Duesbury Derby Figures, 12cm Height, Slight Damage

A pair of Duesbury Derby figures. Slight damage. 12 cm high.

Derby early 19th century figure of a boy with a hat of fruit.…

Fruit Hat Boy Figurine from Derby, 19th Century

Derby early 19th century figure of a boy with a hat of fruit. Height 13 cm

Georgian Derby porcelain sheep figure, Connoisseur's Store,…

Georgian Derby Porcelain Sheep Figure

Georgian Derby porcelain sheep figure, Connoisseur's Store, Melbourne stamp to base. Circa 1780. Height 9 cm, length 7 cm

Early 19th century Derby lady figurine, 21 cm high

Derby Lady Figurine, 19th Century

Early 19th century Derby lady figurine, 21 cm high

Antique Chelsea Derby figure of a shepherd with bagpipe, 23 cm…

Chelsea Derby Shepherd with Bagpipe Figurine

Antique Chelsea Derby figure of a shepherd with bagpipe, 23 cm high

Chelsea-Derby figure of Count Bruhl's Tailor. Late 18th century…

18th Century Porcelain Figure of Count Bruhl's Tailor

Chelsea-Derby figure of Count Bruhl's Tailor. Late 18th century porcelain figure of count von Bruhl's tailor riding a goat. Gold anchor mark to base. Several small losses including. Tip of right ram's horn, tip of scabbard and scissors in right hand.…

A Derby porcelain figurine of the Phrygian goddess Cybele…

A Derby porcelain figurine of the Phrygian goddess Cybele 1782-1825 period. In soft paste porcelain, depicting a bucolic figurine with a small gilded Crown attired in a mauve bodice and floral decorated skirt, holding a cornucopia of fruit in her left…

A Derby rococo figure of Neptune, circa 1780, with an incised…

Derby Rococo Neptune Figure

A Derby rococo figure of Neptune, circa 1780, with an incised mark, rarely seen on figures, and pattern number 299, the dramatically moulded figure of an animated Neptune upon a shell and flanked by a dolphin, raised upon a shell encrusted and rocaille…

A Duesbury Derby figure. Modelled of young man carrying a…

Young Man with Basket Derby Figure

A Duesbury Derby figure. Modelled of young man carrying a basket and wearing bright yellow britches, on a small Rococo base. 21 cm high.

A pair of Derby soft paste 'Mandolin and Bagpipe Players',…

Derby Soft Paste Mandolin & Bagpipe Players

A pair of Derby soft paste 'Mandolin and Bagpipe Players', circa 1765, models E13, a gentleman bagpiper accompanied by a dog, and his shepherdess mandolin playing companion accompanied by a sheep, their country dress in pink and lemon colours and floral…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of 'Ariadne', circa 1780,…

Derby Porcelain Figure of Ariadne, 1780

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of 'Ariadne', circa 1780, model 194, but incorrectly marked 193 as per biscuit model, a patch period figure in an antique gown decorated with puce and gold flora and arranging her pink trimmed pale blue cape, raised on…

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure, 'Ariadne', circa 1790, model…

Derby Porcelain Figure: Ariadne, c. 1790

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure, 'Ariadne', circa 1790, model 193, triangle mark for 'Repairer' (modeller) Joseph Hill, probably modelled from the antique, the classical maiden adjusting her cape, incised Derby, model, repairer marks underside; see P.…

A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a 'Gardener', circa…

Derby Gardener Porcelain Figure, 1770

A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a 'Gardener', circa 1770, model 2 depicting the gardener in a floral waistcoat and lemon breeches, resting on his shovel and holding a pot plant, supported on a broken column and a naturalistic grassy base;…

Group of three 18th century Derby figurines

18th Century Derby Trio Figurines

Group of three 18th century Derby figurines

18th century British porcelain figure, possibly Derby/Chelsea,…

18th Century Porcelain Triangle Player Figure

18th century British porcelain figure, possibly Derby/Chelsea, depicted standing with plume in hair, with apron and dress and encrusted flowers, modelled playing triangle, on oval base, a/f, height 27 cm

Large pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, depicting a…

Large pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, depicting a girl carrying a basket of fruit and a boy carrying flowers, in rich tones of blue, pink, green and gilt, a/f, incised no.123 and ex Gwen Smith collection Leicester, height 26 cm (2)

A George III period Derby figurine, the archangel Gabriel…

Derby Archangel Gabriel Figurine with Cherub Wing Repair

A George III period Derby figurine, the archangel Gabriel fixing the wing of a cherub, painted in polychrome and gilded. Painted mark. Old repairs. Height 24 cm

A Derby porcelain figure of Sir John Falstaff, circa 1770…

Derby porcelain Sir John Falstaff figure

A Derby porcelain figure of Sir John Falstaff, circa 1770 standing holding a shield and metal sword, red mark, 30 cm high

Antique Derby figure, sold by Klaber & Klaber, of boy with dog,…

Derby Figure: Boy with Dog, c. 1790

Antique Derby figure, sold by Klaber & Klaber, of boy with dog, C1790, paper label to base, height 16 cm

A Duesbury figure modelled of flower seller, with pad marks on…

Early Derby Flower Seller Figure by Duesbury

A Duesbury figure modelled of flower seller, with pad marks on base typical of early Derby. Bears label. Payne collection 24 cm high

Pair of 18th century Derby figures, ex Gwen Smith collection -…

18th Century Derby Figures from Gwen Smith Collection

Pair of 18th century Derby figures, ex Gwen Smith collection - Leicester. Incised N123 to base

Antique Derby figural group figure of a Man and Seated Woman,…

Derby Figural Group: Man and Seated Woman

Antique Derby figural group figure of a Man and Seated Woman, in painted rural scene, indent mark 'No 77' to base, height 17 cm

Early Derby figurine c.1,800

Antique Derby Figurine, 1800

Early Derby figurine c.1,800

A Derby style porcelain figure of Neptune, 19th century, 24 cm…

19th Century Derby Porcelain Neptune Figure

A Derby style porcelain figure of Neptune, 19th century, 24 cm high

A Chelsea Derby figure modelled of cherub. On rococo base with…

Cherub Derby Figure on Rococo Base

A Chelsea Derby figure modelled of cherub. On rococo base with brocage. 15 cm high

A Derby porcelain 'Mansion House Dwarf' or grotesque punch,…

A Derby porcelain 'Mansion House Dwarf' or grotesque punch, 1800-1825 period, a humorous polychrome figure with a large funnel shaped blue hat and jaunty harlequin vest and floral waistcoat; red crown and baton mark underside; staff now absent, height 17…

A Derby soft paste porcelain, 'Antique Figure of Plenty', circa…

Derby Porcelain Figure of Plenty, 1780

A Derby soft paste porcelain, 'Antique Figure of Plenty', circa 1780, model 163, pattern 2. Provenance: group Capt. & Mrs Pendrid collection, 'Plenty' with a floral diadem, floral tunic, mauve sash with blue cape cradling a filled cornucopia in her left…

A pair of Derby Bagpipe and Lute playing figurines, circa 1765,…

Derby Bagpipe and Lute Figurines, 1765

A pair of Derby Bagpipe and Lute playing figurines, circa 1765, the seated bagpiper with a dog at his foot and a female lutenist with a sheep beside her, both decorated in semi translucent emerald green and floral embellished clothing upon rocaille…

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure of a dancing shepherdess, her…

Dancing Shepherdess Porcelain Figure with Lamb, Derby, c. 1760

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure of a dancing shepherdess, her head turned slightly away and skirts lifted as if to dance, with attandent lamb to her side, on mounded naturalistic base, circa 1760. Height 18.5 cm. Hole to back of base for bocage.…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, 'Quinn As Sir John…

Derby porcelain figure of Sir John Falstaff

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure, 'Quinn As Sir John Falstaff', circa 1780, model 291, a reissue of model 231, a corpulent figure with a generous face in a plumed hat, pink sleeveless jacket, floral waistcoat and lemon breeches, holding his sword and…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a boy with a dog, circa…

Derby porcelain boy with dog figure

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a boy with a dog, circa 1780, probably model 53, a barefoot lad in a pink coat, floral waistcoat and lemon breeches, playing with a leaping puppy on a grassy base with applied flowers; partial number underside; model…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a 'Gentleman with Dog',…

Derby porcelain 'Gentleman with Dog' figure

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a 'Gentleman with Dog', circa 1770, model 51, after the Meissen original modelled by J.J. Kandler about 1755 and depicting a man in a splendid maroon coat and pale blue breeches seated upon a grassy floral outcrop…

Pair of antique Derby porcelain figure groups, early 19th…

Antique Derby Porcelain Figure Groups, Early 19th Century

Pair of antique Derby porcelain figure groups, early 19th century. Approx 17 cm high

A Derby figure modelled of Neptune together with a Chelsea…

Neptune and Lady: Derby and Chelsea Figures

A Derby figure modelled of Neptune together with a Chelsea Derby figure modelled of a lady. 21 cm & 18.5 cm

A Derby bisque porcelain figure group, circa 1880. Intricately…

Cherubs with Bird Cages and Nest Figure Group

A Derby bisque porcelain figure group, circa 1880. Intricately modelled as cherubs with bird cages and a nest of birds nestled within the foliate branches of a tree and trunk, set upon a shaped base, 24.5 cm high.

A pair of Derby 'French shepherd' porcelain figures, circa 1790,…

French Shepherd Porcelain Figures, Derby 1790

A pair of Derby 'French shepherd' porcelain figures, circa 1790, modelled as a boy and girl, the boy with a leaping puppy, the girl with a lamb, both raised on naturalistic stump bases and painted in colours, patch marks to bases, 17 cm height. Notes:…

A Derby figure of a lady with flowers, 18th century

18th Century Derby Lady with Flowers

A Derby figure of a lady with flowers, 18th century

A rare Derby figure of Saint Philip, third quarter of the 18th…

18th Century Derby Figure of Saint Philip

A rare Derby figure of Saint Philip, third quarter of the 18th century Depicted holding a crucifix in his right hand, his left raised in blessing, barefoot and dressed in robes painted with floral sprays, on a rococo scrolled base, 25 cm high

A Derby biscuit porcelain figural group, model no. 12, 18th…

Derby Biscuit Porcelain Courting Scene Figurine

A Derby biscuit porcelain figural group, model no. 12, 18th century, modelled as a courting scene of a seated lady with a recumbent dog at her feet, beside her gallante, incised no. 12 to underside of base, together with remnants of a BADA sticker, 13.5…

A pair of Derby figural two branch candelabra, English 19th…

19th Century Derby Figural Candelabra (2 Branches)

A pair of Derby figural two branch candelabra, English 19th century, 29 cm high

An 18th century Derby figurine, Goddess of the Sea'. Height 24…

Derby's 18th Century 'Sea Goddess' Figurine (9 words)

An 18th century Derby figurine, Goddess of the Sea'. Height 24 cm

A Derby figural candlestick, circa 1755-1760, depicting a boy…

Derby Figural Candlestick with Boy Piper and Flowers

A Derby figural candlestick, circa 1755-1760, depicting a boy piper attired in floral breeches with a frock coat and hat, decorated in pastel colours including yellow and green and raised upon a mounded rococo base with a supporting tree trunk and…

A Derby biscuit porcelain group, 'Astronomy and Geometry',…

Derby Porcelain Group: Astronomy and Geometry

A Derby biscuit porcelain group, 'Astronomy and Geometry', circa 1790-1800, model 43, star mark of 'Repairer' (modeller) Isaac Farnsworth, after Meissen's arts and Sciences models by Acier about 1765 and depicting two putti, one with a telescope, the…

A Derby soft paste porcelain candlestick, 'Shepherd with Fruit…

Derby Shepherd Candlestick with Fruit and Flowers

A Derby soft paste porcelain candlestick, 'Shepherd with Fruit and Flowers', 1760-65, model E29, the shepherd before a bocage wearing a pink waistcoat and lemon breeches, with a flower basket and a floral candle sconce, upon on a pierced rococo base with…

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a huntsman, circa 1765,…

Derby Soft Paste Porcelain Huntsman Figure

A Derby soft paste porcelain figure of a huntsman, circa 1765, model 50, the huntsman in a pink coat, cravat and lemon breeches, with his complement of hunting accoutrements, holding a flint-flock gun in his left hand, a dog at his right side, upon a…

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure, 'Alpine Shepherd', circa 1790,…

Derby Biscuit Porcelain Figure: Alpine Shepherd

A Derby biscuit porcelain figure, 'Alpine Shepherd', circa 1790, model 389, the shepherd in a brimmed hat, breeches and finely laced boots, playing a flute and supported on a circular base encrusted with flowers; incised Derby, model, repairer marks…

Late 18th century Derby figure of lady, ex: Moorabool Antique…

18th Century Derby Lady Figure

Late 18th century Derby figure of lady, ex: Moorabool Antique Galleries, 23.5 cm high

Late 18th century Derby figure of a gentleman, ex: Moorabool…

18th Century Derby Gentleman Figure

Late 18th century Derby figure of a gentleman, ex: Moorabool Antique Galleries, 28.5 cm high

A Derby figural candlestick, 18th century, decorated with dogs…

18th Century Derby Figural Candlestick with Dogs and Cats

A Derby figural candlestick, 18th century, decorated with dogs and cats in a floral bocage, 22 cm high

A Derby porcelain figure of a maid, English, 18th century,…

18th & 19th Century Porcelain Figures

A Derby porcelain figure of a maid, English, 18th century, together with a German gilded porcelain figure, 19th century, the largest figure 27 cm high

A pair of 18th century Derby figures of the Dresden Shepherd…

18th Century Derby Figures of Dresden Shepherd and Shepherdess

A pair of 18th century Derby figures of the Dresden Shepherd and Shepherdess, he stands holding a basket of fruit and offering an apple, she holds a posy, her right hand supporting an apron of flowers, both raised on scrolled bases picked out in turquoise…

Two Derby figures of cows, each enamelled and recumbent with…

Derby Cow Figures with Flowers and Tree Trunk, 1765

Two Derby figures of cows, each enamelled and recumbent with applied flowers to base, resting against a treetrunk with flowers, patch marks to base of one, circa 1765. Height 6 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Derby porcelain figure of 'Diana', circa 1780s, model number…

Derby porcelain figure of Diana, 1780s

A Derby porcelain figure of 'Diana', circa 1780s, model number 65, the animated soft paste figure with her attributes of bow and arrow and accompanied by a dog, attired in aqua and mauve colours and puce sprigged floral robes, upon a rustic naturalistic…

Three soft paste figures a Derby shepherd and shepherdess pair,…

Derby & Bow Soft Paste Figures, 1765

Three soft paste figures a Derby shepherd and shepherdess pair, and a bow Turkish lady, circa 1765, bow figure in Museum of London collection, no. a 9741, the rustic pair in soft pastel colours with bocages, he with a dog, and she patting a sheep, on…

A pair of Derby 'Garlandshepherd and Shepherdess' figures,…

Derby Shepherd and Shepherdess Figures, 1765

A pair of Derby 'Garlandshepherd and Shepherdess' figures, circa 1765, models N 56, but variant, in predominantly green, lemon and pale pink tones, both in country attire, he holding a sheep and a nosegay, a basket of fruit at his side, she with a basket…

A Derby candlestick figure of gallant, circa 1780, 25 cm high

Derby Gallant Candlestick, 1780

A Derby candlestick figure of gallant, circa 1780, 25 cm high

Branch, circa 1780 a Derby porcelain figure of a yellow canary…

Branch, circa 1780 a Derby porcelain figure of a yellow canary on a flowering branch by William Duesbury & Co, circa 1780 patch marks to base 7 cm high. Other Notes: for a similar example see the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, ref no.…

An antique English porcelain mantel vase decorated with applied…

English Porcelain Mantel Vase with Applied Flowers and Figures

An antique English porcelain mantel vase decorated with applied flowers and figures, most likely Derby, circa 1825, 37 cm high, 29 cm wide

A pair of Samson figurines in the manner of Derby, late 19th…

Derby-style Samson Figurines, 19th Century

A pair of Samson figurines in the manner of Derby, late 19th century, the 'Tailor and his wife' pair, depicting two 18th century attired figures each astride a billy goat, in bright enamel colours and raised upon oval rocaille bases; with blue crossed…

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a boy shepherd Piper, modelled…

Derby Shepherd Piper Figure, 1750-56

A Derby 'dry-edge' figure of a boy shepherd Piper, modelled leaning against a tree stump, enamelled in colours, with open necked shirt and playing the bagpipes, his hound' at his feet, on slightly mounded base, circa 1750-56. Height 17 cm. Provenance: The…

A rare Rockingham porcelain figure, circa 1830 and a Derby…

Rare Rockingham and Derby Porcelain Figures

A rare Rockingham porcelain figure, circa 1830 and a Derby porcelain figure, circa 1765, the Rockingham figure depicting a shepherdess feeding sheep, with red printed Griffin mark to the base, inscribed 'no. 5'; the Derby figure depicting a woman seated…

Two Derby figures of cows, polychrome decorated, each recumbent,…

Derby Cow Figures with Tree Stump and Flowers Bases

Two Derby figures of cows, polychrome decorated, each recumbent, one with tree stump behind, the other with flowers, each on a shaped base. Length: 10 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

Pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, depicting…

Derby Porcelain Shepherd and Shepherdess Figures

Pair of 18th century Derby porcelain figures, c.1765, depicting the shepherd and shepherdess, he playing the bagpipes and she the mandolin, with dog and lamb at feet, in tones of pink, green, yellow and green, a/f, height 31 cm (2)

A Derby soft paste shepherdess from 'The Dresden' Shepherds',…

Derby Soft Paste Shepherdess Figurine, 1770

A Derby soft paste shepherdess from 'The Dresden' Shepherds', circa 1770, model 55, after the Meissen model by J Kandler of about 1745, the finely modelled shepherdess in a pink frock coat and floral skirt, holding a bunch of grapes, her apron spilling an…

A Derby Soft paste porcelain 'Ranalagh dancer', circa 1760. -70,…

Derby Soft Paste Porcelain Gallant Dancer Figure

A Derby Soft paste porcelain 'Ranalagh dancer', circa 1760. -70, a gallant in a tricorn hat, patterned orange and gold hose and a striped doublet, a floral gilt enriched jacket and a loosely draped green and pink cape, with bocage and a moulded rococo…

A Samson figural perfume bottle in the Derby style, late 19th…

Derby Style Samson Figural Perfume Bottle

A Samson figural perfume bottle in the Derby style, late 19th century, in the mid 18th century manner and depicting a female figure as Columbine, holding out her floral decorated skirt and wearing a fetching feathered cap, a gilded collar to the neck, her…

A Duesbury Derby figure of the God of mercury, modelled of…

Duesbury Derby Figure of Mercury

A Duesbury Derby figure of the God of mercury, modelled of standing in a winged helmet scantily clad in loose decorated robes on rococo base. Provenance: Eric Dare collection 15th November Christies 1995 as lot 1231. 33 cm high

Derby 18th century pair of figures of spring and autumn. Height…

Pair of 18th Century Spring and Autumn Figures

Derby 18th century pair of figures of spring and autumn. Height 13 cm

A pair of Derby figural candlesticks, circa 1758-1760,…

Derby Mars and Venus Figural Candlesticks

A pair of Derby figural candlesticks, circa 1758-1760, depicting Mars and Venus, standing amoung applied flowers. Each with orginial sconces, each 25 cm high

Three porcelain Samson of Paris Derby marked Mansion house…

Samson Paris Derby Mansion House Dwarf Figures Collection

Three porcelain Samson of Paris Derby marked Mansion house dwarf figures, Tallest 17 cm (3). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales

Three porcelain Samson of Paris Derby marked Mansion house…

Porcelain Samson Dwarf Figures from Paris Derby Mansion House

Three porcelain Samson of Paris Derby marked Mansion house dwarf figures, Tallest 19 cm (3). Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales