A LARGE 'BLUE FITZHUGH' CRESTED HOT WATER PLATTER

CIRCA 1805

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A LARGE 'BLUE FITZHUGH' CRESTED HOT WATER PLATTER
Circa 1805
In the center a large crest of a striding lamb bearing a banner, surrounding him the characteristic four clusters of large flowers and auspicious objects and the rim with typical border, on the sides sprigs of lotus and peony
19 5/8in. (49.8cm.) wide across handles

Lot Essay

The crest of John Roberts of Bonington, a director of the East India Company in 1764 and eventually Deputy Chairman and Chairman. The service may have marked his retirement as a director of the Company. See D.S. Howard, op. cit., p.976

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