Description:
Four Armorial Export Porcelain Plates, China, late 18th/early 19th century, polychrome decoration with gilt highlights, the rim with floral devices and heraldic beast, the center with crest composed heraldic beasts and a griffin flanking a garter with motto "TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO/LAUDA QUE INVIDET," (imperfections),dia. 9 in.
Estimate $600-800
Plates have minor rim nicks, mostly only visible from the back. One plate has an in-the-making crack on the reverse not visible on the front.
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ChinaStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224