Chelsea - Figurine (1) - Georgian - Porcelain

Quaint antique porcelain figurine of a gentleman, a spoon seller, hawking his wares consisting of wooden spoons and ladles from a wicker basket. His clothes and surroundings are pure pastel in colour, a popular trend in early English porcelain. Marked to the base with a golden anchor, as was used by Chelsea. Chelsea porcelain manufactory, the first important porcelain manufactory in England, was established around 1743–45 and operated independently until 1770, when it was merged with Derby porcelain. Chelsea porcelain is some of the best in the world because of its long history of production and the high quality of its products. Chelsea porcelain was first produced in the late 17th century by a group of English potters who were trying to imitate the fine Chinese porcelains of the time. They eventually developed their own style of porcelain that was much thinner and more delicate than the Chinese style, and it quickly became popular with the English aristocracy. Chelsea porcelain continued to be produced throughout the 18th century, and by the early 19th century it was being exported all over Europe and America. Today, Chelsea porcelain is still made using the same methods that were developed centuries ago, and it is prized for its beauty and durability. Dated to 1758 - 1769. 581 g 23 cm in height Condition. The thumb of the left and right hands are chipped off, the largest spoon has the tip chipped off. A piece of the hat is chipped off . The base of the camisole on the right, which is on the behind, has a chip which is only visible from the back, there is some minor loss to gilt. Please carefully regard all photos. Item will be sent fully tracked and insured. Please note cost of shipping includes labour, packaging and postage.