Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Marked to the base with a golden anchor, as was used by Chelsea.
Chelsea porcelain is some of the best in the world because of its long history of production and the high quality of its products. Chelsea porcelain was first produced in the late 17th century by a group of English potters who were trying to imitate the fine Chinese porcelains of the time. They eventually developed their own style of porcelain that was much thinner and more delicate than the Chinese style, and it quickly became popular with the English aristocracy. Chelsea porcelain continued to be produced throughout the 18th century, and by the early 19th century it was being exported all over Europe and America. Today, Chelsea porcelain is still made using the same methods that were developed centuries ago, and it is prized for its beauty and durability.
Dated to 1758 - 1769.
581 g
23 cm in height
Condition.The thumb of the left and right hands are chipped off, the largest spoon has the tip chipped off. A piece of the hat is chipped off .The base of the camisole on the right, which is on the behind, has a chip which is only visible from the back, there is some minor loss to gilt. Please carefully regard all photos.
Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique Chelsea Porcelain Figurine, “A Spoon Seller”, C. 1758 - 1769
