A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PLATES CIRCA 1724

each with the arms of Radcliffe quartering Bishopton and Aston.

Property from the Estates of Henry and Elizabeth L. Necarsulmer.
Doyle New York, May 19, 2010, lot 255.

One has a fine half inch haircrack to the rim at 1 o'clock, fine crazing to the glaze beneath the arms in the center, and very minor wear to the enamels. The other has minor patches of stacking wear to the spearhead border and very slight wear to the enamels.
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.

For the arms see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. I, London, 1974, p. 206, D2.