Lot Essay
See D.S. Howard, op. cit., p. 279 for the well-known slightly later service with the arms of MacDonald accolle with probably Forbes.
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LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
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AN IRISH MARKET CRESTED OVAL DISH
Last quarter 18th century
Decorated in grass green with grisaille and gilt details, the center with the crest of the Irish branch of the MacDonald family, an arm in armour in fess holding a cross crosslet fitched gules, and the border of shamrock vine
7.7/8in. (20cm.) wide
Last quarter 18th century
Decorated in grass green with grisaille and gilt details, the center with the crest of the Irish branch of the MacDonald family, an arm in armour in fess holding a cross crosslet fitched gules, and the border of shamrock vine
7.7/8in. (20cm.) wide