Lot Essay
This dish was probably made as a stand to a leaf-shaped sauce-boat. For the arms, see D. S. Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, London, 1974, p.621, and p.84 for a discussion on the crest.
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CIRCA 1775
Details
A FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL LEAF-SHAPED DISH
Circa 1775
Enamelled and gilt at the centre with the arms of Gregory, the border with floral swags enclosed by gilt, iron-red and green enamel chain-pattern
8 in. (20 cm.) wide
Circa 1775
Enamelled and gilt at the centre with the arms of Gregory, the border with floral swags enclosed by gilt, iron-red and green enamel chain-pattern
8 in. (20 cm.) wide
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 14 March 1977, lot 112 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. J-26).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. J-26).
Special notice
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