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Derby Porcelain Pot Pourri, Richard Dodson, C. 1815.
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Derby Porcelain Pot Pourri, Richard Dodson, C. 1815.

19th century
Sold 28 February 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Description

Derby porcelain pot pourri and cover, c. 1815. The pierced, pot pourri, set upon elaborate gilt scroll feet, and moulded with three gilded rams heads, beneath the rim. Hand painted by Richard Dodson, with studies of exotic birds, perched on branches.

The cover similarly decorated, and surmounted by a large gilded, floriform finial.

Painted puce factory mark to the base.

Height – 14 cm, 5 1/2”.

Diameter – 11.3 cm, 4 3/8”.

Condition – Typical minor wear to the gilding. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Pot Pourri to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
11.3cm (4.45")
Depth
11.3cm (4.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127332
Description
Derby porcelain pot pourri and cover, c. 1815.
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The pierced, pot pourri, set upon elaborate gilt scroll feet, and moulded with three gilded rams heads, beneath the rim.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Hand painted by Richard Dodson, with studies of exotic birds, perched on branches.

fig 1. A white porcelain pot pourri jar with a matching lid, featuring hand-painted bird motifs and extensive gold gilding.
fig 1. Derby Porcelain Pot Pourri, Richard Dodson, C. 1815.

The cover similarly decorated, and surmounted by a large gilded, floriform finial.

Painted puce factory mark to the base.

Height – 14 cm, 5 1/2”.

Diameter – 11.3 cm, 4 3/8”.

Condition – Typical minor wear to the gilding. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Pot Pourri to the 19th Century.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
11.3cm (4.45")
Depth
11.3cm (4.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127332
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I A white porcelain pot pourri jar with a matching lid, featuring hand-painted bird motifs and extensive gold gilding. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Derby Porcelain Pot Pourri, Richard Dodson, C. 1815.

Archive II A white porcelain pot pourri jar with a matching lid, featuring hand-painted bird motifs and extensive gold gilding. View II
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A white porcelain pot pourri jar with a matching lid, featuring hand-painted bird motifs and extensive gold gilding.
Derby porcelain pot pourri, Richard Dodson, c. 1815.
Ref: SA1127332
A white porcelain pot pourri jar with a matching lid, featuring hand-painted bird motifs and extensive gold gilding.
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  • ObjectPot Pourri Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted birds, Gilt scrollwork, Pierced lid rim, Rococo foot
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 11.3 cm (4 in) x D 11.3 cm (4 in)

Antique porcelain should be dusted gently using a soft, dry brush and cleaned only when necessary with a damp cloth and mild, non-ionic detergent, avoiding abrasive materials. Due to the delicate nature of historic gilding and enamel paint, harsh chemical cleaners and immersion in water should be avoided.

Such decorative objects work effectively as focal points on surfaces like mantelpieces, sideboards, or enclosed glass cabinets. Pairing them with understated contemporary surroundings allows the intricate hand-painted details and historic craftsmanship to stand out visually.

Authentication involves examining the paste under magnification for kiln firing marks, assessing the hand-painted brushwork for natural pigment variations, and checking for factory marks or pattern numbers on the base. Wear patterns on the unglazed foot rim and the quality of the gold burnishing also provide indicators of age.

These pieces were produced using a fine hard-paste or soft-paste porcelain clay body, shaped via casting or throwing, and then hand-painted with ceramic enamels. Gilding was applied using pulverized gold suspended in a medium, which was subsequently fired and burnished to achieve a brilliant metallic finish.

Regency period pot pourri jars were crafted to hold dried aromatic plant materials and flowers, serving to freshen indoor air in elite drawing rooms. English factories such as Derby produced highly ornamental ceramic vessels featuring hand-painted botanical or avian motifs, heavily accented with gilding.
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