Derby small porcelain basket handpainted with plums and moths, c. 1760

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Delightful Derby basket, the base painted with a large moth & a pair of plums and leaves, with several small insects alongside, the ‘vine’ handles with flowerheads  picked out in colours, a brown line to the rim, the outside with the lower edge in yellow.

‘Patch Marks’ to base,

circa 1760

16cm wide, 7cm high

Condition:  each handle with one loop replaced, one side with large crack and small losses to basket weave/ daisy head, displays well.  Restoration due to be re-done, ask for a quote if interested.

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