Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
The border decorated with panels of single roses against a white background and a band of 'Smith's Blue' with gilt foliate ornament by Thomas Soar and painted white enamel 'jewels'.
Gilders mark '1' in puce in the footrim for Thomas Soar and a Crown over cross batons and the letter 'D' to the centre of the reverse.
Condition: Good with no cracks or restoration. Very small chip to the rim on the reverse. Some surface scratches to the central painted panel.
Literature: The Marks on Chelsea-Derby by Stephen Mitchell - Plate 80 III where a dish of the same shape is illustrated.
Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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A Chelsea-derby Porcelain Dish Decorated in the Manner of Richard Askew C.1784 - 1788
