CIRCA 1770-75

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A FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PART DINNER SERVICE
CIRCA 1770-75
Enamelled at the centre with the arms and crest of Fullarton or Fullerton below the motto LUX IN TENEBRIS, within borders of stylised bamboo, flowers and spearhead, comprising:
An oblong octagonal tureen and cover with acanthus finial and deer-head handles, 13½ in. (34.5 cm.) wide
A pair of bottle vases, 9¾ in. (24.8 cm.) high
Two octagonal salts, 3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide
A leaf-shaped sauce-boat and stand, 8 in. (20.3 cm.) wide
A punchbowl, 12 in. (30.5 cm.) diam.
A cylindrical mug, 4¾ in. (12 cm.) high
Four slop bowls, 7¾ in. (19.7 cm.) diam.
Eight soup bowls, 9 1/8 in. (23 cm.) diam.
-some damages and old repairs (18)

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Sale room notice

Please note that the punch bowl and mug mentioned in the catalogue are not included in this lot, and the pair of bottle vases are later replacements.

Lot Essay

For a different service for a member of this family, see D. S. Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, vol. II, Chippenham, 2003, p. 729 (unillustrated).

This part service was given as part of a gambling debt to Lord James Stuart (1794-1859) in the early 19th century and by descent to the present owner.

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