The Muse Erato and Cupid

Derby Porcelain Manufactory, William Duesbury & Co.

About 1760-1765

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Small oval medallion of white and dark blue jasper laminated and lapidary polished with white bas relief of a seated classical woman with attendant, in simple brass mount with vertical pin closure on the back.
Curved frieze tablet of solid light blue jasper with applied white jasper relief decoration of a swag with roses and other flowers held by bow knot supports on left, and three Dancing Hours figures on right, one sprinkling flowers, one holding a laurel wreath, and one holding a long grapevine garland.
Rectangular dark blue jasper cameo with white relief floral decoration, set in gold plated metal as brooch
Tapered, shoulder vase, Keith Murray shape 3805, of creamware covered in a champagne slip-glaze. The body has five, engine-turned, parallel lines. A series of stepped-rings encircle the shoulder, near the mouth. The mouth opens 3 ½ inches in diameter.