A Derby Fruit-decorated Dish,
Painting attributed to Billingley,
Circa 1780-85.
An usual dessert dish, the painting attributed to Billingley, in vivid shades of turquoise, blue, rose, yellow and other colours with a large cluster of fruit and with scattered sprigs of flowers, berries and leaves.
The painting on this dish was most likely done by Billingley while at Manfield.