Lot 80
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Decorated to the rim with rococo scrolls and panel en grisaille and to the centre with a large armorial crest. The border of this plate is painted en grisaille with a European strapwork design reminiscent of the style introduced by Cornelis Pronk and there is a gilt rim and an inner line of spearheads. Within the border there are laurel wreathes and pairs of billing doves symbolising matrimony and love. The central arms with the elaborate mantling typical of the 1740s might appear to be rather dull, with its colours of iron-red, gilt and black, but the base of the shield and the two upper elephant heads were originally enamelled in silver which has tarnished over time. The plate is from a service made for Thomas Saunders and it takes us to India and the East India Company headquarters at Fort St George, Madras. Thomas Saunders was appointed Governor of Madras on 19th September 1750; he remained as Governor of Madras until 14th January 1755 when he returned to England.
The John Scarce Collection
23..5cm diameter
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
minor chips to rim. minor wear to paintwork and gilding consistent with age and use. minor stacking wear to the interior. tarnishing to the original decoration.
Approximately 334 gms weight.
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Purchased from Schlager Antiques, Melbourne.
Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8361
6:30pm - 22 June 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 17 June, 9-8pm (limited numbers in room)
Thursday 18 June, strictly by appointment
Friday 19 June, strictly by appointment
Saturday 20 June, 10am-4pm (limited numbers in room)
Sunday 21 June, strictly by appointment
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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