Charming pair of Chelsea porcelain figures depicts two cherubs with two small rams. Each cherub is carrying a bouquet of flowers. Verso of both figurines are marked with the Chelsea gold anchor hallmark. Figures measure apprx 3-1/2" H x 3" W.
The Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1745 by Nicholas Sprimont, a sucessful immigrant Heugenot silversmith. His objective was to cater to the "Nobility and Gentry" with porcelain of exceptional quality and in the latest styles. His contacts and quality products soon led to Chelsea becoming the pre-eminent English factory. During the life of the factory four different soft paste porcelain formulas were used corresponding with the Triangle, Raised Anchor, Red Anchor and Gold Anchor marks. Styles also changed from moulded shapes derived from silver through Kakeimon to botanicals and designs from Aesop's fables and then to the opulent figures and wares of the Gold Anchor period. Poor health interrupted operations and Sprimont's death in 1769 led to the acquisition of the factory by William Duesbury of the Derby factory
300/400 Sold $299.00
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