A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PLATES CIRCA 1740

each with the arms of Minchin.

Property from the Estates of Henry and Elizabeth L. Necarsulmer.
Doyle New York, May 19, 2010, lot 269.

One has a shallow 1/8 inch rim chip. The other has slight misfiring to the black enamel leading to indistinct text on the motto and slight stacking wear to one end of the pink banderole at the bottom of the arms. Otherwise both in good condition.
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. II, Chippenham, 2003, p. 228, L1