DERBY BOTANICAL SERVICE PATTERN LARGE PLATE, WITH FINE ORCHID FLORAL STUDY BY WILLIAM 'QUAKER' PEGG C.1797-1800
"A sumptuous William "Quaker' Pegg decorated 18th century Derby porcelain large plate, from a dinner or dessert service. A very fine piece with an usual early example of flower painting by Pegg: a true ceramic master and second to none in the eyes of many collectors. Earlier works by Pegg from his first painting period at Derby are relatively uncommon. Certainly a desirable example of best fine English antique porcelain for the discerning collector." Antiques Expert Hamilton Bear.
 
References: The surviving Derby plate pattern books refer to pattern 197 as with gilt rim and "Colord Plants". Examples of mostly later works by Quaker Pegg can be found illustrated in the major works on Derby porcelain.
Dimensions: width 263 mm max. a little under about 10 1/2 inches.
Marks: Derby marks, pattern number and description in blue as illustrated.
Condition: Good. In great display condition. Condition report: There is a tight hairline to rim of plate visible from both sides. Faint traces of usage wear to enamel decoration and a tiny spec of kiln debris/pottery stuck to the glazed enamels of the right hand leaf from firing. This does not impair general viewing and display enjoyment of a very special and important piece.
 
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£365.00