A very rare Duesbury & Kean period Derby Porcelain Pen Tray c.1810. The rectangular shape tray with scroll-moulded handles and lions paw feet, boldly painted trompe l''oeil style with a deck of playing cards scattered on a black enamel ground, the centre with a DUTY card featuring the name LLEWELLYN, crown, crossed batons and D mark in red.
Playing card games was a popular pastime in the Georgian era. Favourite games were Whist, Cribbage, Piquet and Loo.
Condition: No damage or restoration. The gilding on the handles has been refreshed.
For a similarly decorated plate sold by Bonhams see: https://www.bonhams.com/zh-hk/auction/27666/lot/563/an-interesting-english-porcelain-playing-cards-plate-circa-1820/
A rare Derby porcelain Counter box and cover decorated with playing cards is illustrated by John Twitchett in his first book on Derby Porcelain – See plate 314, page 239.
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Antique Number: SA1107201
Dateline of this antique is Regency
Height is 6.5cm (2.6inches)
Width is 28cm (11.0inches)
Depth is 8.5cm (3.3inches)
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