Antique English Derby Porcelain Cherub, C. 1790

A charming and refined example of late 18th-century English porcelain, this Derby figure depicts a cherub delicately holding a flower basket—an enduring symbol of innocence and pastoral beauty. Produced during Derby’s most celebrated period, the figure reflects the factory’s mastery of expressive modeling and finely applied enamel decoration.

The underside reveals the distinctive “pad marks,” unique to Derby’s early firing process and prized by collectors as an authentic indicator of period manufacture. Figures like this were created for display in refined interiors, where porcelain sculpture was admired alongside fine silver and paintings. A beautiful and historically significant addition to any early English porcelain collection.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Era: Antique; 18th Century, c.1790
Condition: Very Good Antique Condition; light wear consistent with age
Country of Origin: England
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: 2.75" L x 2.25" W x 6" H
Color/Finish: Multi
Marked: Early Derby pad marks on underside
Care: Hand-wash only

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