Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 23rd February 2016
Lot 30
A rare delftware lobed tray or stand c.1710-30
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £320
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Description
A rare delftware lobed tray or stand c.1710-30, possibly London, each of the eight lobes painted in blue with a spray of Oriental flowers, around a central well with an applied frieze, the raised rim decorated with blue dashes, the whole raised on four bun feet, some damages, 34.2cm dia.
Cf. The Victoria and Albert Museum, Accession No. 3864-1901, for a six-lobed tea tray of similar form and size, derived from silver examples of the early 18th century.