British and Continental Ceramics & Glass - 19th September 2023

Lot 414

A Chelsea plate c.1760, painted with an exotic bird standing before leafy branches, with flying

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £600

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Description

A Chelsea plate c.1760, painted with an exotic bird standing before leafy branches, with flying insects around, within a shaped yellow rim edged with gilt foliate scrolls, puce anchor mark, some wear to the gilt rim, 20.5cm.

Provenance: F S Mackenna Collection.

Cf. Victoria & Albert Museum, Accession No. C.103-1957 for a plate from the same service.