A married Georgian Derby porcelain coffee mug and saucer, in the 452 Pattern. The set features a delicate vertical swirl fluting running down the body of the cup and across the surface of the saucer. It is decorated with a rich cobalt blue band along the rims, overlaid with delicate hand-painted gilt floral and geometric dots. The mug has an elegant loop handle extensively embellished with gilded leaf patterns. Both are marked with pattern number 425 to reverse.

The saucer measures approximately 5.75 inches in diameter and sit on a 3.5 inch foot. It is marked on reverse with a puce colored hand drawn crown, crossed batons/swords, dots, and cursive “D” commonly dating around 1785–1800 from the renowned Duesbury period of the factory. It has a crack to glaze visible to the underside as shown in photos. The crack is not visible on interior of the saucer.

The mug measures approximately 2.75 inches tall and has a 2.5 inch diameter opening. Marked with an iron red Derby baton mark on reverse. Because baton mark is in red, we know the mug was made after 1805 and before 1825. Two very small nits to foot as visible in photos. With the exception of previously noted damage, no chips, cracks or signs of restoration.

The item(s) are antique and sold as is/as found unless otherwise noted. Because they are old, they were used and will not look new or new-like. They likely show wear, fading, scratches, chips, cracks, past repair/restoration, original imperfections and/or damage from normal use. Significant issues are shown in photos. Examine photos carefully as they are part of the description. Imperfections were factored into pricing. No returns or refunds.

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