Chelsea porcelain was a manufactory first established in 1745. This was the first English soft-paste porcelain that came into the mass market, brought into the public eye by silversmith Nicholas Sprimont. In 1769, the manufactory was purchased by William Duesbury, who already owned a different porcelain factory called Derby Porcelain.
Duesbury expanded Chelsea’s inventory, displaying more pieces that were strongly influenced by the designs of his first porcelain endeavor. Although called Chelsea-Derby porcelain for a few years, it is mostly known under the singular name Chelsea.
The “Triangle Period” was reflected in the years 1743-1747). These particular pieces all have the symbol of the triangle located on them to reflect the period, and were probably best known for maintaining a silver design, as well as “Goat and Bee” jugs.
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The “Raised Anchor Period” contained glazed pieces that typically reflected waterfront images, and also birds and children, created from 1749-1752.
The “Red Anchor Period” lasted through the late 1750s, and had pieces emblazoned with images from the Orient as well as ornate descriptions and artwork of plant life.
Lastly, the “Gold Anchor” period displayed a lot of elaborately designed pieces, many of which modeled after ornate French porcelain. This period is what is most commonly referred to as the Chelsea-Derby porcelain period.
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