A PAIR OF 'NAVAL BATTLE' PLATES, each enamelled with warships entering a harbour between two fortresses flying white flags, a mountain range in the background, all within a band of grisaille and gilt ruyi-heads (enamels rubbed, slightly chipped), circa 1740

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A PAIR OF 'NAVAL BATTLE' PLATES, each enamelled with warships entering a harbour between two fortresses flying white flags, a mountain range in the background, all within a band of grisaille and gilt ruyi-heads (enamels rubbed, slightly chipped), circa 1740
22.5cm. diam. (2)

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This scene commemorates the battle of Portobello, won by Admiral Vernon on 21 November 1739. Cf .F. et N. Hervouet et Y. Bruneau, op.cit., p. 47 for the similar example in the British Museum.

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