Antique Derby porcelain putti figures with flower baskets c.1780 Wedgwood a beautifully repaired example of

a beautifully repaired example of one of England’s most celebrated pottery traditions

and examples in this palette are frequently associated with high‑status table services commissioned for aristocratic or affluent households

a practical feature that would have helped the vessel resist staining when used for sauces or small savoury dishes

Collectors and connoisseurs prize Wedgwood black basalt for its durability

especially considering its 18th century date

Antique Derby porcelain putti figures with flower baskets c.1780 Wedgwood a beautifully repaired example ofThis charming pair of small putto figures is a fine example of early Derby porcelain, dating to around 1780. Standing approximately 12 cm high, each nude putto is modelled standing on a grassy, moundshaped base, the surfaces washed in a bright applegreen enamel typical of late18thcentury Derby colour palettes. The figures are closely paired but not absolutely identical, reflecting hand modelling rather than pressmoulded repetition. Each child holds a