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Fine Georgian Derby Porcelain Bastetweave Coffee Can C.1820
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Fine Georgian Derby Porcelain Bastetweave Coffee Can C.1820

18th century
Sold 29 August 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A very pretty Derby coffee can with a basket weave moulded band to the upper half and unusual scalloped rim and finished with a "Dresden" shaped handle. Exquisitely decorated with garden flowers including a magnificent rose spray, painted very much in the style of William Billingsley. Gilt acanthus detail to the handle and the rim. Red painted mark, c.1820.

It measures 6.6cm (2 5/8") high and 6.7cm (2 5/8") rim to rim.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Slight wear to the gilt on the rim but otherwise no discernible handling wear to the enamels or gilding on the handle. A couple of very small areas of faint crazing. The basket weave moulding is nice and crisp. Some firing faults inside the base around the edge.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Can to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.6cm (2.60")
Width
6.7cm (2.64")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131119
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1788
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Description
A very pretty Derby coffee can with a basket weave moulded band to the upper half and unusual scalloped rim and finished with a "Dresden" shaped handle.
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Exquisitely decorated with garden flowers including a magnificent rose spray, painted very much in the style of William Billingsley.
The Fancy Fox

Gilt acanthus detail to the handle and the rim. Red painted mark, c.1820.

fig 1. A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle.
fig 1. Fine Georgian Derby Porcelain Bastetweave Coffee Can C.1820

It measures 6.6cm (2 5/8") high and 6.7cm (2 5/8") rim to rim.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Slight wear to the gilt on the rim but otherwise no discernible handling wear to the enamels or gilding on the handle. A couple of very small areas of faint crazing. The basket weave moulding is nice and crisp. Some firing faults inside the base around the edge.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Can to the Georgian era.

Height
6.6cm (2.60")
Width
6.7cm (2.64")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131119
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1788
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Georgian Derby Porcelain Bastetweave Coffee Can C.1820

Archive II A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle. View II
Archive III A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle. View VII
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A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle.
Fine Georgian Derby Porcelain Bastetweave Coffee Can c.1820
Ref: SA1131119
A cylindrical white porcelain coffee can featuring a basketweave texture, hand-painted floral sprays including a prominent pink rose, and gilt edging along the scalloped rim and handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoffee Cans
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding
  • ColourWhite and Multi-coloured
  • MotifsBasketweave moulding, Hand-painted floral sprays, Gilt rim, Scalloped edge
  • SizeH 6.6 cm (3 in) x W 6.7 cm (3 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Georgian porcelain is characterised by neoclassical influences, refined potting techniques, and sophisticated hand-painted enamels, reflecting the elegance of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Derby porcelain factories utilised a specialized soft-paste porcelain formula initially, transitioning to bone china formulations during the early 19th century to achieve greater durability and whiteness.

Authenticity is typically verified through factory marks painted in underglaze blue, iron-red, or impressed into the paste, alongside characteristic throwing techniques and enamel palettes specific to the period.

Antique porcelain pieces can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as accent vessels on open shelving, or styled individually on side tables to introduce historical texture and colour.

Antique porcelain should be hand-washed gently in lukewarm water using mild soap, avoiding harsh scrubbing or dishwashers, and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve the overglaze enamels and gilding.
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