TWO CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ARMORIAL CHARGERS AND TWELVE ARMORIAL PLATES CIRCA 1740

painted with the arms of Chapman, quartering Webb, impaling Wood, quartering Russell, with Edmundson in pretence, the Chapman crest and motto 'Crescit sub pondere virtus'. 14 pieces.

The Century House, London, early 20th century.
Property of a Park Avenue Estate, New York.

The chargers have scattered restored chips and frits to the underside and edge of the rim. One plate is in good condition. One plate has a restored chip. Seven plates have scattered chips and frits and restored chips and frits to the rim. One plate has a restored chip and two hairline cracks, approximately 1 1/4 in. and 2 1/4 in. long, running from the rim. One plate has scattered restored chips to the rim and craze lines to the base. One dish has a 3 1/4 in. hairline crack running from the rim.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A dish with these arms is illustrated in David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 411, P3, where the author notes that this service is interesting armorially because it illustrates the marriages of three successive generations.