A GROUP OF ARMORIAL DINNERWARES

CIRCA 1755

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A GROUP OF ARMORIAL DINNERWARES
CIRCA 1755
Comprising a soup tureen, cover and stand and two platters, all with the arms of Shard impaling Clarke in colored enamels and gilt within gilt chain borders, clusters of spring flowers in the centers and on the rims, pomegranate knop
16½ in. (41.9 cm.) wide, the stand; 18½ and 14¾ in. (47 and 37.5 cm.) wide, the platters (5)

Lot Essay

The knight's helm in the arms for Sir Abraham Shard of Surrey, and his motto Pejus Letho flagitium (Disgrace is worse than Death). The service probably made for his son or nephew. See D.S. Howard, CAPI, p. 539.

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