A fine pair of Derby (King Street) spill vases of gently tapering shape with recessed foot decorated all over in the Japanese taste with a pattern of stylised flowers leaves and fronds in a red and gold palette against a green dotted background all between wide gilt bands. Each vase marked underneath in red with the King Street factory mark of a crown, stylised D and crossed swords together with the initials S and H.

In 1848, after the death of its proprietor Robert Bloor, the original Derby factory was closed and the assets disposed of. Shortly afterwards six former employees got together, acquired premises in King Street, Derby and in 1849, under the title "Old Crown Derby China Works" or as they became known "Derby (King Street)" began making fine porcelain in the Derby tradition. In the mid 1860's, following a change of ownership it became Stevenson and Hancock, a fact commemerated in the backstamp initials S and H. They continued producing fine hand decorated porcelain until their closure in 1935.

Date: Circa 1880

Height: 3  3/4 inches ( 9.5 cm)

Condition: Very good with no damage, restoration or wear.
Item No. 2107

Price: £ 350 pair