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FS17: Three Day Fine Art Sale

A Derby Mug

Auction Lot FS17/62

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A Derby Mug (FS17/62) offered in our Three Day Fine Art Sale starting on 29th January 2013 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A Derby mug of baluster shape with ridged scroll handle, painted in enamels in 'cotton stem' style with a large bouquet of flowers, a smaller bouquet to the reverse, brown line rim, circa 1760, 14.5cm high, cracks to rim, handle restored.

The Tryhorn Collection

This item is part of a 154 lot collection being sold at auction through Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.

The Tryhorn Collection consists of predominantly 18th and 19th century European porcelain collected by the late Donald Tryhorn of Kingsbridge. The collection includes fine examples of Bow, Bristol, Plymouth, Chantilly and St Cloud porcelain as well as some Oriental pieces.

Price Realised

£50

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Ceramics and Glass

Fine Art Category

18th Century English Porcelain

Sale Information

FS17: Three Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 29th January 2013
Wednesday, 30th January 2013
Thursday, 31st January 2013

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 12:30pm on Tuesday, 29th January 2013 as part of the The Tryhorn Collection section of the sale.

Contact

For more information about this particular auction lot, please contact:-

Nic Saintey

Andrew Thomas

Important Notes

Weights and measurements are approximate guidelines only, unless otherwise stated to the contrary.

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