Ducie English, made for the Duke's second marriage in 1791, rich yellow ground with borders of faux pearls, reserves bearing the Baron's cipher and coronet within a ribboned wreath: two compotes, 4-1/8 x 8-5/8 in., gilt loss around central reserve; two lids with gilt-enhanced bold loop handles, 7-1/8 in. width, 3-1/2 in. loss to bottom edge of one; two shell-form dishes, 9-3/4 in., loss to gilt around central reserve and bowl rims, wear and some loss to yellow ground; two plates, 8-1/4 in., gilt wear, wear and loss to yellow ground, one with large stapled repair and associated chip . Notes: These pieces are from an important Derby dessert and tea service made for Francis-Reynolds Moreton, 3rd Baron Ducie, on the occasion of his second marriage in 1791 to Sarah, widow of Robert Child Esq. of Osterley and daughter of Paul Jodrell Esq. The Duke served as a captain in the Royal Navy.. Provenance: Sotheby's, 2004; Tennessee Private Collection