Chelsea Duck Tureen and Cover, Circa 1755

An extremely rare and highly important Chelsea Zoomorphic Tureen and Cover in the form of a Duck, the circular stand on which it stands adorned with marsh plants, modelled swimming vigorously, the lower part of the tureen formed as the breast and wings, on one side the webbed foot dips into water weed, applied at the front and sides with leaves curling upward, the cover formed as the upper part of the duck, its grinning head with bill slightly to one side, together with a very rare circular stand, expertly and crisply moulded in the form of a basket base over which are draped brightly coloured specimens of marsh plants, including the celery-like King Cups leaves and the species Water Lily together with other marsh plants.

Marks:   The tureen with red anchor marks and numeral 26 to both pieces, the stand with red anchor mark to the underside of the base.