A fine Chinese armorial saucer c.1750

A fine Chinese armorial saucer c.1750, decorated with the arms of Berkeley, Baron Berkeley of Stratton, the rim decorated with a gilt and iron red link border, 15.3cm. Provenance: partial paper label for the Phil Cooke collection. The Clifford Henderson collection. Purchased from Heirloom and Howard in 1999. John, 5th Lord Berkeley, for whom this service was made, held several positions of note during the 18th century, including being Constable of the Tower of London. Several large dishes from this service are in the collection at Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire.