Regency Derby Porcelain Soup Tureen with Cover, Lion Masks & Paw Feet, c.1815–1830

An impressive Regency period Derby (Bloor Derby) porcelain soup tureen and cover of oval form on four paw feet, the double-strap side handles issuing from bold gilt lion masks. Finely hand-painted rose garlands with gilt fern fronds encircle the body and domed, paneled cover; strap finial on gilt leaf terminals; ladle notch to rim. Iron-red crown-over-D factory mark beneath with decorator’s “15”. Maker / attribution Derby Porcelain Works (Bloor Derby period) Date c.1815–1830 Materials Porcelain with hand enamels and rich burnished gilding Dimensions Approx. 14 in L × 9½ in H × 9½ in D Mark Iron-red crown over D; hand-painted “15” work/pattern number Condition report Excellent antique condition. Gilding bright with some minor, expected high-point wear (see photos); scattered tiny kiln specks and light utensil traces to the well; no cracks, hairlines or restoration observed. Presents exceptionally well. Provenance Private collection