Royal Crown Derby Miniature Three-Toed Handled Kettle

Derby was best-known for its "Japanese pattern" or "Old Imari" designs, which were hand-painted onto Derby's pure-white porcelain body in cobalt, iron red and gold. In addition to full-size pieces, at the turn of the 20th century, Derby also made miniatures which were as carefully and intricately-painted as their full-scale pieces.

The Milbourns, experts on English miniatures, who had a decided bias towards 18th and 19th items, can only denigrate Derby's miniatures by saying that they are "Over luscious, particularly in their extensive gilding." ("Understanding Miniature British Pottery and Porcelain", p 75).

This is a miniature kettle or pot with three toes and a bail handle, all of pure white porcelain, richly decorated. The sides are decorated with chrysanthemums in red-orange

It is 2.675" tall and 2.125" in diameter.

Condition: a little minor wear to the decoration on the sides, otherwise fine.

Marked on the bottom Royal Crown Derby England with a crown in red. Shape number is hand-painted, 2649. Date code for 1905.

Item ID: 2264