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A Derby ovoid jug, c.1760-5, painted with two exotic woodpecker-like birds perched on a tree stump and a bird in flight, the reverse with two birds perched on branches, puce strapwork pendant to the S-scroll handle, h. 17.5cm, slight restoration Estimate £200-300 Provenance: The Dennis G. Rice Collection of fine early Derby Porcelain (1750-1770) As well as being an avid collector of early Derby porcelain, Dr. Dennis G. Rice was an academic and wrote one of the key reference works on the subject - 'Derby Porcelain, The Golden Years 1750-1770' published in 1983. A number of the pieces illustrated in the book will be offered for sale. ex Stockspring Antiques, Nov. 2010 for £790. Four small restored splinter chips to the rim and edge of the spout. Some staining around the base and occasional scratches to the glaze and enamels.