British and Continental Ceramics & Glass - 19th September 2023

Lot 148

A London delftware Royal portrait plate, c.1690, painted in blue and yellow with the double portrait

Estimate £2,000 - £2,500 | Hammer £3500

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Description

A London delftware Royal portrait plate, c.1690, painted in blue and yellow with the double portrait of King William and Queen Mary, each wearing a crown, William III in an ermine-edged robe, titled 'W M R' between the figures, all within two narrow concentric blue bands, some glaze wear and crazing, 21.3cm.

Provenance: Sir Henry Sutcliffe-Smith (1864-1938) and thence by descent.

Ins £2000