A Chelsea-Derby part dessert service, circa 1770

Lot Closed

January 14, 03:19 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton

A Chelsea-Derby part dessert service, circa 1770

painted and gilt with berried laurel festoons, trophies and centred by classical urns, comprising: a large lozenge-shaped dish, 32.5cm. wide, 12 3/4 in., a pair of two-handled tureens and covers, a pair of kidney-shaped dishes, a pair of shaped octagonal bowls, a scalloped dish and six plates, gold anchor and D marks

Probably Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton (1756–1799) who succeeded his brother, the 7th Duke around the time of manufacture of the present lot;
Thence by descent.