Photographs and descriptions of Derby, Chelsea-Derby
and Crown Derby
from the Marc-James Collection now on permanent display in the Marc-James
Museum.
These items may be viewed by appointment at the Museum but are not available for
sale.
Contact: Marc Belair, 360-738-4919
marcjamesllc@comcast.net
The Chelsea-Derby Period 1769-1784
Items were potted either in Derby or in Chelsea and Decorated at the Chelsea
Site.
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This plate would have been used for eating stewed or fresh fruit, or other sweet foodstuffs, during the dessert course of a grand meal. The waved edge, elaborate enamelled decoration and lavish use of gilding are all characteristic of dessert wares of this date. This service comprised 44 pieces, and was supplied to Philip Egerton, a Cheshire landowner, in 1773. |
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Painted with flower sprays in
the style of James Giles within a claret ground, overlaid with tooled
gilding. |
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Painted with flower sprays in
the style of James Giles within a claret ground, overlaid with tooled
gilding. |
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Chelsea-Derby Period Unmarked Circa 1775* |
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Chelsea-Derby Mark, Gold Anchor and D Circa 1775* |
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Silver Shape Dessert Plate, unmarked, C.1780*
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*Provenance: The Alasdair Morrison Collection
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