A rare late 18th century Derby porcelain  model of a recumbent sphinx circa 1800. The reclining figure with frilled headdress, on stepped plinth base enamelled in iron red, green and gold with floral scrolls, the base with incised factory mark, 16cm high

Sold for £150 at Bonhams

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Price guide to Derby dinner services, breakfast and dessert services including those by Royal Derby. Prices  often depend on number of items in a service, rarity of pattern and condition.

The production of Derby porcelain dates from the first half of the 18th century, although the authorship and the exact start of the production remains today as a matter of conjecture. The oldest remaining pieces in the late 19th century bore only the words “Darby” and “Darbishire” and the years 1751-2-3 as proof of place and year of manufacture. More important is the fact that the production of porcelain in Derby predates the commencement of the works of William Duesbury, started in 1756 when he joined Andrew Planche and John Heath to create the Nottingham Road factory, which later became the Royal Crown Derby. Reference: Wikipedia

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Price guide to Derby novelty tureens / boxes. Novelty tureens / boxes are made in the form of animals,birds, vegetables, plants and  flowers.

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