29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A RARE SERVING PLATTER FROM THE ROYAL YACHT...
A RARE SERVING PLATTER FROM THE ROYAL YACHT PRINCE REGENT, CIRCA 1820
with transfer print rim and central devise for the Prince of Wales, pie crust border with cobalt blue edge trimmed in gilt, the reverse signed Sharpus & Co., Cockspur St. LONDON (1in. chip at '4' restored) -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
When George, Prince of Wales, was declared Regent on 5th February, 1811, his appointment was followed by the building of two Royal Yachts: The Royal George (1817) and the Prince Regent of 282 tons, completed in 1815. She was given as a present to the Imam of Muscat in 1836.
with transfer print rim and central devise for the Prince of Wales, pie crust border with cobalt blue edge trimmed in gilt, the reverse signed Sharpus & Co., Cockspur St. LONDON (1in. chip at '4' restored) -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
When George, Prince of Wales, was declared Regent on 5th February, 1811, his appointment was followed by the building of two Royal Yachts: The Royal George (1817) and the Prince Regent of 282 tons, completed in 1815. She was given as a present to the Imam of Muscat in 1836.
Sold for £992
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE SERVING PLATTER FROM THE ROYAL YACHT PRINCE REGENT, CIRCA 1820
with transfer print rim and central devise for the Prince of Wales, pie crust border with cobalt blue edge trimmed in gilt, the reverse signed Sharpus & Co., Cockspur St. LONDON (1in. chip at '4' restored) -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
When George, Prince of Wales, was declared Regent on 5th February, 1811, his appointment was followed by the building of two Royal Yachts: The Royal George (1817) and the Prince Regent of 282 tons, completed in 1815. She was given as a present to the Imam of Muscat in 1836.
with transfer print rim and central devise for the Prince of Wales, pie crust border with cobalt blue edge trimmed in gilt, the reverse signed Sharpus & Co., Cockspur St. LONDON (1in. chip at '4' restored) -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
When George, Prince of Wales, was declared Regent on 5th February, 1811, his appointment was followed by the building of two Royal Yachts: The Royal George (1817) and the Prince Regent of 282 tons, completed in 1815. She was given as a present to the Imam of Muscat in 1836.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
