$2,350
Four Armorial Decorated Chinese Export Porcelain Dishes, second quarter 18th century, including two round plates, one c. 1740 centered with a scene of a dog and a garland of flowers draped over a fruit tree, the rim ornamented with the crest and arms of the Earl of Gallaway, the other c. 1738, decorated floral sprays in a famille rose palette and the arms of Baxter on the rim; one rectangular, decorated with floral sprigs surrounding a coat of arms and banner inscribed "AMOR ET AMICITLA," (love and alliance); an oval platter centered with a coat of arms over a banner inscribed "EIN DO AND SPARENOT" with flowering vine border, (imperfections), dia. 11 3/8, 9, 11 5/8, 14 1/2, in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-06-05