CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ARMORIAL PLATTER
Qianlong, c. 1765, the arms of Barton, FIDE ET FORTUNDINE
scalloped edge with floral festoons, centered floral bouquet, armorial crest above, 13" x 11"
Plate from this service is illustrated in Howard's 'Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol.II', pg. 467
William Barton of of Grove in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. This service was made and possibly ordered through the Swedish East India company. Upon his death in 1792, his son, Hugh, inherited the family business in Bordeaux and made a great fortune. He is the ancestor of prominent wine growers of Bordeaux today (Chateau Barton).
Estimate: $500 - $700
Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 99 : CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ARMORIAL PLATTER
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