Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Set upon a high pedestal architectural base, the moulding with gilt detail.
Red anchor mark to the reverse.
For a set of ‘bustos of heathen gods and godesses’ see, ‘F. Severne Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain The Red Anchor Wares (1951), pl 54, fig 108.
Height – 10.2 cm, 4”.
Width – 3.7 cm, 1 1/2”.
Depth – 3.7 cm, 1 1/2”.
Condition – Head re attached, chip to nose, bust re attached to base. Chips to base and floral garland – please see images for detail.
I personally prefer to see a rare piece of antique porcelain in its aged condition, and this example still displays well. Even so, if it is your preference, the bust can be restored.
Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983
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Chelsea Porcelain Bust of Spring, C. 1755.
