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A Rare Chelsea Derby Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Cover & Stand C.1775
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A Rare Chelsea Derby Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Cover & Stand C.1775

18th century
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A rare Chelsea Derby Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Cover & Stand c.1775. Each piece with Acanthus moulding heightened in gold and reserved on a cobalt blue ground, the centre of the stand painted with a winged cherub holding a flaming torch surrounded by billowing clouds, in the manner of Richard Askew

Marked with a conjoined anchor and D in gold to the base of the chocolate cup and stand.

Measurements: Stand 18 cm diameter - Cup 14 cm high and 14 cm wide (handle to handle).

Condition: Very good with just a small hairline crack to the rim of the chocolate cup. Some surface wear to the centre of the stand. 

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Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Chelsea Derby Chocolate Cup to the Georgian era.

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A rare Chelsea Derby Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Cover & Stand c.1775. Each piece with Acanthus moulding heightened in gold and reserved on a cobalt blue ground, the centre of the stand painted with a winged cherub holding a flaming torch surrounded by billowing clouds, in the manner of Richard Askew
fig 1. An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif.
fig 1. A Rare Chelsea Derby Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Cover & Stand C.1775

Marked with a conjoined anchor and D in gold to the base of the chocolate cup and stand.

Measurements: Stand 18 cm diameter - Cup 14 cm high and 14 cm wide (handle to handle).

Condition: Very good with just a small hairline crack to the rim of the chocolate cup. Some surface wear to the centre of the stand. 

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Chelsea Derby Chocolate Cup 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 An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif.

A Rare Chelsea Derby Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Cover & Stand C.1775

Archive II An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif. View II
Archive III An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif. View VIII
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Archive X An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif. View X
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An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif.
A rare Chelsea Derby Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Cover & Stand c.1775
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An 18th-century cobalt blue and gilded soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with lid alongside a matching saucer decorated with a painted central cherub motif.
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  • ObjectChocolate Cups
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialSoft-paste Porcelain, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourCobalt Blue, Gold, White
  • MotifsFeather gilding, Putti medallion, Twin loop handles, Scalloped edge

This Georgian Chelsea Derby porcelain chocolate cup, cover and stand dates from around 1775. The set employs soft-paste porcelain finished in deep cobalt blue glaze, crisp white enamels and extensive gold leaf application, presenting twin loop handles, a ring finial to the domed cover, and a scalloped rim on the stand. Acanthus moulding features throughout, heightened in gold against the blue ground, while the stand incorporates a painted central medallion depicting a winged cherub holding a flaming torch amid billowing clouds. Gold conjoined anchor and D marks appear on the base. The stand measures 18 cm in diameter, and the cup stands 14 cm high and 14 cm wide handle to handle. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a sophisticated display item suitable for placement on a polished sideboard top or within a glass-fronted cabinet in a dining room or drawing room setting. It complements traditional or classical decor schemes, bringing historical character and fine ceramic craftsmanship to a living space.

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Produced during the period between 1769 and 1784 when William Duesbury managed both the Chelsea and Derby manufactories, these double-handled covered cups and matching stands were specifically designed for consuming hot chocolate during the 18th century.

These vessels were crafted from soft-paste porcelain, decorated with dark cobalt blue ground glazes, hand-painted enamel details, and burnished gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces feature translucent soft-paste porcelain bodies, precise hand gilding, and period factory marks such as the combined anchor and gold or red D mark on the base.

Display the cup, lid, and stand inside a glazed cabinet, on a sideboard top, or arranged amongst decorative art objects on an open shelf.

Wipe gently using lukewarm water and a non-abrasive soft microfiber cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners, full immersion, or friction over gilded areas.
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