AN ARMORIAL COFFEE-CUP AND SAUCER

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AN ARMORIAL COFFEE-CUP AND SAUCER
CIRCA 1755

Each piece with the arms of Browne quartering Fitzalan, Neville, Montagu, Monthermer and Planagenet, with the supporters of Browne, Viscount Montagu, probably for Anthony Browne, sixth Viscount Montagu, all beneath gilt spearhead borders (tiny chips)

Lot Essay

A number of pieces from this service are in the collection of Earl Spencer at Althorp, one of which, a teapot stand, is illustrated by Howard, op. cit., p. 449.