The bough pots of bow fronted bombé form with leaf scroll side handles, painted with diverse summer flowers framed by gilt decoration and set against a an opaque green ground, on scroll feet, with original pierced lids. Painting possibly by Thomas Steele,1772-1850. Marked Bloor Derby in red.

English, Circa 1820

The Derby China Factory was started in 1755 by William Duesbury I, who later purchased Chelsea and Bow. William Duesbury II took over from his father, followed by the patnership of Duesbury & Keane and after 1811 by Robert Bloor until it closed in 1848. It was during the early part of this period that these bough pots were made.

Height: largest 5" 13cm

Width: 8 " 22cm

Depth: 5 " 14cm