Lot 478
  • 478

A Longton Hall strawberry-molded plate circa 1755

Estimate
600 - 800 USD
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Description

  • PORCELAIN
  • width 8 7/16 in.
  • 21.4 cm
painted in the manner of the 'Trembly Rose Painter' with a central bouquet and scattered flower sprigs, the brown-edged shaped rim molded with trailing leafy strawberry branches. Together with two English porcelain reticulated plates, each painted in the center with a large flower bouquet. 3 pieces.

Provenance

(Longton Hall plate) D. M. & P. Manheim, New York

Condition

Derby plate: 2-in. area of restoration to the rim; small rim chip; some wear to the enamels of the strawberries. Reticulated plates: one with two haircracks to the rim and some discoloration; both with some wear to gilding.
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