WILLES: A fine set of four Chinese armorial export porcelain circular dishes, Qianlong (1736-1795)
£1,450.00
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1750
ORIGIN: China
STOCK CODE: H1012111099
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Item Description
a set of four graduating Chinese armorial export porcelain dishes decorated on the borders with crest and coat of arms
minor hair cracks, chips to rims
Width: 230mm to 350mm / 9" to 13 3/4"
History
The eagle crest is for WILLES.
The arms are Willes impaling Brewsyard.
See: David S Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. 1, p/796 where it is suggested that this service was possibly made for either Sherlock Willes, Edward Willes, Bishop of Bath; or Richard Willes, Bishop of Winchester.
See further listings for additional or replacement pieces for the service made in England, possibly by Coalport.
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Heraldic Silver Ltd
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£1,450.00