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Pair Derby Figures of Minuetters, C. 1780.
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Pair Derby Figures of Minuetters, C. 1780.

18th century
Sold 22 November 2024 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Description

A rare pair of Derby porcelain figures of ‘Minuetters’, c. 1780. Each figure finely modelled, wearing elaborate 18th Century costume, and adopting the positions to perform the ‘Minuet’.

Set upon rococo scroll bases, with each figure standing before flowering bushes.

Crossed swords marks to both figures, and incised model number N317 beneath the figure of the girl.

Height – 18.5 cm, 7 1/4”.

Width – 10.2 cm, 4”.

Depth – 7.6 cm, 3”.

Condition – Typical minor chips to flowers. Otherwise excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Antique Derby Figures to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1105495
Description
A rare pair of Derby porcelain figures of ‘Minuetters’, c. 1780.
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Each figure finely modelled, wearing elaborate 18th Century costume, and adopting the positions to perform the ‘Minuet’.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Set upon rococo scroll bases, with each figure standing before flowering bushes.

fig 1. Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases.
fig 1. Pair Derby Figures of Minuetters, C. 1780.

Crossed swords marks to both figures, and incised model number N317 beneath the figure of the girl.

Height – 18.5 cm, 7 1/4”.

Width – 10.2 cm, 4”.

Depth – 7.6 cm, 3”.

Condition – Typical minor chips to flowers. Otherwise excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Antique Derby Figures to the 18th Century.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Reference Numbers
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SA1105495
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Archive I Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Derby Figures of Minuetters, C. 1780.

Archive II Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View II
Archive III Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View III
Archive IV Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View IV
Archive V Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View V
Archive VI Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View VI
Archive VII Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View VII
Archive VIII Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View VIII
Archive IX Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View IX
Archive X Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View X
Archive XI Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View XI
Archive XII Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View XII
Archive XIII Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View XIII
Archive XIV Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View XIV
Archive XV Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View XV
Archive XVI Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View XVI
Archive XVII Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases. View XVII
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Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases.
Pair Derby figures of Minuetters, c. 1780.
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Two hand-painted eighteenth-century porcelain figures depicting a male and female dancer in traditional Georgian attire on gilded scroll bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSoft-paste porcelain, enamel, gold leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHand-painted floral patterns, Gilded scroll bases, Period courtly attire
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 7.6 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Eighteenth-century English porcelain typically features hand-painted overglaze polychrome decoration, rococo-inspired scrolling bases, and soft-paste ceramic compositions influenced by continental factories like Meissen.

These pieces are generally crafted from soft-paste porcelain, utilising a mixture of white clay, glass frit, and bone ash, finished with detailed hand-painted mineral pigments and gilded accents.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paste under magnification for kiln flecks, checking for hand-painted underglaze or incised factory marks, and observing the natural wear, crazing, and weight typical of soft-paste porcelain.

These decorative objects work effectively when displayed on a mantelpiece or within a glass-fronted cabinet, adding historical texture and refined colour to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the items out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, dusting gently with a soft dry brush, and avoiding immersion in water or the use of chemical cleaning agents.
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