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18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus
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18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus

18th century
Description

18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus, spotted red lined drape on gilt scroll base, circa 1770

Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Derby Porcelain Pluto Figure to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08939806
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 250-265 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Unglazed patch marks on underside: typical method for firing Derby soft-paste figures.
Soft iron-red and puce enamels: colours typical of late 18th-century English porcelain.
Vent hole pierced through the base: allowed gases to escape during early kiln firing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134258
Dealers Internal Reference
5090
Description
18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus, spotted red lined drape on gilt scroll base, circa 1770
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Derby Porcelain Pluto Figure to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08939806
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 250-265 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Unglazed patch marks on underside: typical method for firing Derby soft-paste figures.
Soft iron-red and puce enamels: colours typical of late 18th-century English porcelain.
Vent hole pierced through the base: allowed gases to escape during early kiln firing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134258
Dealers Internal Ref
5090
Treaders Collectables
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An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base.
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Archive I An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base.

18th Century Derby Porcelain Figure Group of Pluto and Cerberus

Archive II An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View III
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Archive V An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View XVI
Archive XVII An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base. View XVII
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An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base.
18TH CENTURY DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE GROUP OF PLUTO AND CERBERUS
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An 18th-century Derby porcelain figure group depicting the classical deity Pluto standing with a crown and patterned cloak beside the three-headed dog Cerberus on a scroll base.
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  • ObjectPorcelain Figures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Rococo
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsRococo scroll base, Floral patterned drapery, Three-headed dog, Classical crown
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian Rococo porcelain figure group depicts the classical deity Pluto standing beside the three-headed dog Cerberus. Modelled in porcelain with enamel colours and gold leaf accents, the piece shows Pluto wearing a crown and a spotted red-lined drapery patterned with floral motifs, resting on a moulded rococo scroll base highlighted in gilt. The polychrome palette includes orange-red, white, brown and gold tones across the figures and base. Measuring 23 cm high, 12 cm wide and 12 cm deep, the sculpture fits easily onto a mantelpiece or side table in a living room, study or hallway. The compact proportions allow placement within cabinet displays or upon open shelving where the modelled details remain clearly visible.

FAQs

18th-century Derby porcelain figures are characterised by refined modelling, soft-paste ceramic bodies, hand-painted enamel decoration, and classical or pastoral subject matter produced during the Georgian era in England.

These sculptures were cast in soft-paste porcelain using press-moulds, assembled before firing, hand-painted with enamel pigments, and finished with burnished gilded details.

Authentic pieces often feature distinctive patch marks on the base from kiln supports, incised model numbers, translucent soft-paste porcelain bodies, and precise hand-painted enamelling.

Positioning a classical porcelain figure on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or inside a glazed cabinet creates a subtle focal point that bridges traditional decorative art with modern interior design.

Dust the item gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding moisture, liquid cleansers, or abrasive cloths that can wear away hand-applied enamel paint and gilding.
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