Three Spanish blue and white faïence plates

Three Spanish blue and white faïence plates, and a soup plate, painted with a central coat of arms, the rims with Classical figures, dogs, birds and vases of flowers, 18th century, two cracked, 24.2cm. (4) Provenance: from the collection of Anthony Ray (1926-2009), ceramic historian. By repute, purchased by Roger Warner at the Aynhoe Park sale in 1959. Cf. Anthony Ray, Spanish Pottery 1248-1898, no.354 for a plate from the same service.