Derby shell form cream boat 1770

Derby porcelain shell form cream boat decorated in a rich deep saphire blue cobalt with the “House on an island” pattern. 

This pattern was commonly used on these wares but it was usually printed, and on many examples the blue runs badly.

Hand painted examples such as this although recorded are rare.  Which makes this small object very special. 

A similar example in the V&A

http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O165301/
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Makers marks:
None, 

Size:
9 cm tall
10 cm from lip to back of handle

Weight:
76 g

Age:
250 years

Condition:
Very good.  Three small rim chips, please view the pictures carefully.  Also a kiln split on the inside of the bowl.  This is original and was there from the time of manufacture it is not damage, but a manufacturing defect.  

Maker:
Derby