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A Fine and Large Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Decorated by George Robertson C.1797-1800
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A Fine and Large Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Decorated by George Robertson C.1797-1800

18th century
Sold 15 June 2026 · Fine Antique English Porcelain
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A fine and large Derby Porcelain Coffee Can decorated by George Robertson c.1797-1800. Finely painted with the scene of a naval battle titled ‘an Engagement', within a rich gilded border and reserved on a green ground. This scene was inspired by the Anglo-Dutch wars, the fourth and last of which took place between 1780 and 1784. 

Crown, crossed batons and letter D mark to the base along with title.

Literature: Derby Porcelain  by John Twitchett (1980 Edition) , p. 188, fig. 223 and p. 194 fig. 235

Condition: Excellent with no damage or restoration 

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Derby Porcelain Coffee Can to the Georgian era.

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A fine and large Derby Porcelain Coffee Can decorated by George Robertson c.1797-1800.
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 Finely painted with the scene of a naval battle titled ‘an Engagement', within a rich gilded border and reserved on a green ground.
Fine Antique English Porcelain

This scene was inspired by the Anglo-Dutch wars, the fourth and last of which took place between 1780 and 1784. 

fig 1. A cylindrical porcelain coffee can featuring a hand-painted maritime scene of sailing ships and gilt borders.
fig 1. A Fine and Large Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Decorated by George Robertson C.1797-1800

Crown, crossed batons and letter D mark to the base along with title.

Literature: Derby Porcelain  by John Twitchett (1980 Edition) , p. 188, fig. 223 and p. 194 fig. 235

Condition: Excellent with no damage or restoration 

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Derby Porcelain Coffee Can to the Georgian era.

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Fine Antique English Porcelain
Fine Antique English Porcelain
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Jonathan purt is a specialist in fine antique english porcelain

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Archive I A cylindrical porcelain coffee can featuring a hand-painted maritime scene of sailing ships and gilt borders. SOLD15 JUN 26

A Fine and Large Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Decorated by George Robertson C.1797-1800

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A cylindrical porcelain coffee can featuring a hand-painted maritime scene of sailing ships and gilt borders.
A fine and large Derby Porcelain Coffee Can decorated by George Robertson c.1797-1800
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A cylindrical porcelain coffee can featuring a hand-painted maritime scene of sailing ships and gilt borders.
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  • ObjectCeramics & Pottery
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Gilt, Enamel
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted maritime scene, Gilt decorative borders, Cylindrical handleless form
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A coffee can is a straight-sided, cylindrical ceramic cup without a handle, popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries specifically for drinking strong black coffee.

Derby pieces from this period were typically crafted from soft-paste or early bone china bodies, featuring hand-painted overglaze enamel decoration often enhanced with heavy gilding.

Authenticity is determined by examining paste characteristics, underglaze factory marks (such as the crown over crossed batons), painting style, and the presence of hand-applied gilding consistent with the period.

These small decorative items work well displayed within glazed cabinet displays, on open shelving as part of a curated vignette, or integrated into a mantelpiece collection.

Antique porcelain should be washed by hand using tepid water and mild soap when necessary, avoiding abrasive sponges, ultrasonic cleaners, and placement in direct sunlight to protect the enamel and gilt details.
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