Decorative Arts and International Fine Art Auction – Tuesday 9 December 2014 at 7:00 pm and Wednesday 10 December 2014 at 7:00 pm
164 CHAMBERLAIN’S WORCESTER BOTANICAL OVAL PLATTER, C. 1815 painted on the centre with a yellow and purple iris and green leaves, the rim with a broad band of vermiculated gilding, length 16.1” — 41 cm., painted Chamberlain’s / Worcester in red script $200—300
165 CHAMBERLAINS WORCESTER ARMORIAL OVAL PLATTER, C.1816-20 the centre with armorials and motto ‘NIL DESPERANDUM’ painted in colours and gilt, the apricot banded rim with foliate gilding, reserved white flowerheads with red centres, length 12.7” — 32.2 cm., printed mark in black Provenance: Budd Sugarman Collection Literature: The arms and crest are those of Hodges; several pieces from same service are illustrated by Geoffrey Godden, ChamberlainWorcester Porcelain, 1788-1852, p.131, pl.157 $250—350
166 CHAMBERLAIN’S WORCESTER ‘DRAGONS IN COMPARTMENTS’ OVAL PLATTER, C.1800-10 painted in colours and gilt with alternating panels of beasts and vases with flowers on low tables around a central medallion, the rim with a paneled border, restored crack, length 15.9” — 40.5 cm., painted Chamberlains Worcester / No75 in puce script $300—400
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