American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Rose Pattern Pearlware Plate, Tea Bowl and Saucer, England, late 19th century, decorated with roses and leafy stems with a ropetwist border, dia. to 8 1/4 in.
Provenance: According to documents associated with this lot, the pearlware once belonged to George Washington and was given to Lund Washington after George's death in 1799. Upon Lund Washington's death, the items came into the possession of his executor, Mr. Foot of Alexandria, Virginia. After Mr. Foot's death, the pearlware was acquired by Major Henning who later sold them to H.M. Zimmerman, Washington, D.C. The pieces were sold by Zimmerman to John A. King. Upon John King's death, the pearlware became the property of his daughter, Ellen King who sold the items on August 16-17, 1928 through R.E. Manley Auctioneers, Hartford, Connecticut.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
John A. King, Ellen King, Rose Pattern Pearlware, Henning, Lund Washington, Zimmerman, Alexandria, United Kingdom, Washington, D.C.Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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