The Sir Bruno Welby Collection of Porcelain - 6th February 2025
Lot 1681
A Chelsea octagonal saucer, c.1750-52, the well painted in the Vincennes manner with a view thought
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £567
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Description
A Chelsea octagonal saucer, c.1750-52, the well painted in the Vincennes manner with a view thought to be of Chelsea church from the river bank at Battersea, within a red and puce tramline border, the rim with scattered flower sprays, raised anchor mark, a 5mm rim chip, 11.5cm.
Exhibited: National Exhibition of Works of Art, Leeds New Infirmary, 1868. Item 2322, contributed by W Edkins Esq. William Edkins was a Bristolian dealer in porcelain and grandson of Michael Edkins, china painter at Bristol. His collection was sold at Sotheby's on 21st March 1874, with the remainder being dispersed at the same saleroom on 21st May 1891.
Formerly in the Wass Collection. Paper label dated 1901.