Lot Essay
For Admiral Sir Edward Hughes, Admiral of the Blue and Commander-in-Chief in the East Indies 1773-83. See D.S. Howard, CAPI, pp. 711-2.
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CIRCA 1790
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A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE ARMORIAL OVAL DISH
CIRCA 1790
In the center in tones of cobalt blue the arms of Hughes encircled by the motto of the Order of the Bath and supporteed by two Asian figures holding pennants, diaper borders
15 7/8 in. (40.4 cm.) wide
CIRCA 1790
In the center in tones of cobalt blue the arms of Hughes encircled by the motto of the Order of the Bath and supporteed by two Asian figures holding pennants, diaper borders
15 7/8 in. (40.4 cm.) wide