Lot Essay
For the arms, see D. S. Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, London, 1974, p. 695.
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CIRCA 1775
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A PAIR OF RARE FAMILLE ROSE CRESTED TEABOWLS AND SAUCERS, AND A TEAPOY AND COVER
CIRCA 1775
Each of oval quatrefoil form, and brightly enamelled with the crest of Duff, Earl of Fife, crown and motto, DEO JUVANTE, within moulded gilt squirrel-and-vine surrounds, the rim with underglaze-blue cell-pattern, gilding probably refreshed
The saucers 5 in. (13 cm.) wide, the teapoy 5 in. (13 cm.) high (3)
CIRCA 1775
Each of oval quatrefoil form, and brightly enamelled with the crest of Duff, Earl of Fife, crown and motto, DEO JUVANTE, within moulded gilt squirrel-and-vine surrounds, the rim with underglaze-blue cell-pattern, gilding probably refreshed
The saucers 5 in. (13 cm.) wide, the teapoy 5 in. (13 cm.) high (3)
Special notice
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