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Chelsea Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer C.1770
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Chelsea Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer C.1770

18th century
Sold 15 September 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A pretty Chelsea-Derby period coffee cup and saucer well painted with floral sprays and sprigs in various sizes and trimmed with a striking decoration to the inside and out of both rims in pink and purple enamel with a gilded garland running underneath. There is a small floral spray inside the base and, following in the Chelsea manner, a tiny green sprig covering up a small firing blemish on the inside wall. Simple grooved strap handle to the cup. Both pieces marked in gold underneath. c.1770.

The cup measures 6.6cm (2 9/16") high and 6.4cm (2 1/2") wide. The saucer measures 12.1cm (4 3/4") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear but there are a couple of very fine craze lines to the cup in places. The gold mark to the saucer is a bit rubbed.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Chelsea Derby Porcelain Cup to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.6cm (2.60")
Width
12.1cm (4.76")
Depth
12.1cm (4.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1118957
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1769
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A pretty Chelsea-Derby period coffee cup and saucer well painted with floral sprays and sprigs in various sizes and trimmed with a striking decoration to the inside and out of both rims in pink and purple enamel with a gilded garland running underneath.
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There is a small floral spray inside the base and, following in the Chelsea manner, a tiny green sprig covering up a small firing blemish on the inside wall.
The Fancy Fox

Simple grooved strap handle to the cup. Both pieces marked in gold underneath. c.1770.

fig 1. A white porcelain teacup and saucer featuring hand-painted floral sprays and a purple and gold patterned rim.
fig 1. Chelsea Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer C.1770

The cup measures 6.6cm (2 9/16") high and 6.4cm (2 1/2") wide. The saucer measures 12.1cm (4 3/4") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear but there are a couple of very fine craze lines to the cup in places. The gold mark to the saucer is a bit rubbed.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Chelsea Derby Porcelain Cup to the 18th Century.

Height
6.6cm (2.60")
Width
12.1cm (4.76")
Depth
12.1cm (4.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118957
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1769
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I A white porcelain teacup and saucer featuring hand-painted floral sprays and a purple and gold patterned rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A white porcelain teacup and saucer featuring hand-painted floral sprays and a purple and gold patterned rim.
Chelsea Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup & Saucer c.1770
Ref: SA1118957
A white porcelain teacup and saucer featuring hand-painted floral sprays and a purple and gold patterned rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTeacups & Saucers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Soft-paste porcelain, Enamel, Gold gilt]
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted floral sprays, Polychrome enamel, Gilded dentil rim
  • SizeH 6.6 cm (3 in) x W 12.1 cm (5 in) x D 12.1 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Chelsea Derby refers to the period between 1770 and 1784 when William Duesbury operated both the Chelsea and Derby porcelain factories concurrently, producing refined soft-paste porcelain with distinctive neoclassical and floral designs.

Items from this era typically utilized soft-paste porcelain compositions, fired at lower temperatures, and were meticulously hand-painted over or under glaze with enamel colours often highlighted with gilding.

Authentic pieces often feature early factory marks such as the gold or anchor-and-D monogram, alongside characteristic potting imperfections, crazing, and fine hand-painted polychrome floral sprays typical of the 18th century.

Antique porcelain can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving using secure plate stands, or incorporated as a refined focal point on a sideboard to add historic character to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique porcelain by washing gently by hand in lukewarm water with mild soap when necessary, avoiding dishwashers and harsh abrasives, and keeping items away from direct sunlight to protect the enamel colours and gilding.
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