Penrose Antiques

Description

We have for sale a stunning and very rare Derby biscuit porcelain figure, 'The Gardeners Companion" dating to 1790-95.

“The gardeners companion” or “Spring” depicting a beautifully modelled figure of a young lady collecting flowers. The base carries the incised Duesbury mark along with incised star mark used by Isaac Farnsworth.

This figure is documented as being modelled by Jean Jacques Spangler. It was illustrated as very rare in “Derby Porcelain” by John Twitchett, page 120.

The figure is approximately 12 and 1/2 inches (31.7cm) high and is in an excellent antique condition with no losses.

This is a fragile piece of porcelain, but is being sold with free delivery in the UK within 150 miles of Salts Mill Saltaire. The figure is currently being exhibited as part of the selling exhibition of rare Derby, Pinxton, Nantgarw and Swansea porcelain "A journey with William Billingsley" 2016, ISBN: 9783741809903.