30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
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[M] A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL DISH FOR THE HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY, JIAJING PERIOD, CIRCA 1800
A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL DISH FOR THE HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY, JIAJING PERIOD, CIRCA 1800
the oval platter with decorated painted border and polychrome and gilt armorial company crest to centre – 10½in. (27cm) wide
£200-300
This service is thought to have been used by senior Company officials in Bombay and Madras. It seems that some Governors returned with small 'souvenir' to England when they completed their term of office. A similar dish is held by the V&A as object number No 335J-1898.
Sold for £434
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL DISH FOR THE HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY, JIAJING PERIOD, CIRCA 1800
the oval platter with decorated painted border and polychrome and gilt armorial company crest to centre – 10½in. (27cm) wide
£200-300
This service is thought to have been used by senior Company officials in Bombay and Madras. It seems that some Governors returned with small 'souvenir' to England when they completed their term of office. A similar dish is held by the V&A as object number No 335J-1898.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))
