A SWEDISH MARKET ARMORIAL PLATE

CIRCA 1750

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A SWEDISH MARKET ARMORIAL PLATE
CIRCA 1750
The arms of Grill in the center against elaborate scrolling mantling and surmounted by the waterbird crest, on the rim four rococo shell motifs trailing leafy green vines and enclosed by a cream-colored cell diaper band
9 in. (22.9 cm.) diam.

Lot Essay

The design of this service has traditionally been attributed to the Swedish artist Christian Precht, whose related designs for his patron Count Axel Sparre are known. The Grill family was active in the Swedish trade, which flourished in the 1740-1805 period, when they ordered at least six different services. See C. Le Corbeiller, op. cit., pp. 100-101.

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