TWO SWANSEA (LONDON-DECORATED) PLATES FROM THE MARQUESS OF EXETER SERVICE

CIRCA 1814-26

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TWO SWANSEA (LONDON-DECORATED) PLATES FROM THE MARQUESS OF EXETER SERVICE
CIRCA 1814-26
Each painted with a central spray of a purple rose, within a gilt interlocking strapwork cartouche, one with hairline crack and both with slight rubbing/wear
8¼ in. (21 cm.) diameter (2)

Provenance

The 2nd Marquess of Exeter (d. 1867), Burghley House, Stamford.
Sir Leslie Joseph (collection labels no. 56 and 1030).

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Lot Essay

As these do not appear in the sale of the Sir Leslie Joseph Collection (Sotheby's, 14th-16th May 1992) it is reasonable to presume they were a gift to Lord Forte from Sir Leslie during his tenure as Vice-Chairman of the Trusthouse Forte Group.

Forty-five pieces of the same service, removed from Burghley House, were sold at Christie's London on 13th July 1959, lot 88; forty-one of those are now on display at the National Museum of Wales.

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