A Flight, Barr & Barr 'Japan' pattern crested part dinner service circa 1820-30

each painted in the center with the crest of a unicorn head on ducal coronet, comprising: a 22-inch oval platter, 17 3/4-inch oval platter, two 16 1/4-inch oval platters, two 13 3/4-inch oval platters, two 12 1/8-inch oval platters, eight soup bowls, twelve dessert plates and fourteen side plates, impressed and printed factory marks. 42 pieces.

Frederick Perkins (1780-1860), Chipstead Place, Sevenoaks, Kent
George Perkins (1805-1879)
George Frederick Perkins (1867-1895)
Algernon Edward Perkins (1869-1926)
George Algernon Perkins (1896-1980), thence by descent to previous owner

Some overall very minor and very occasional scratching or rubbing to the enamels/gilding. Otherwise in good condition, except: 12-1/8 inch oval platters: 1 with an approximate 1/2 by 1/2-inch flat chip to the rim edge, the other with an approximate 2 inch long restored area at the rim, covering a chip. Soup plates: 1 with an approximate 5-inch long fine hair crack running down from rim edge, another with an approximate 1/2-inch chip to the foot rim. Dessert plates: 1 with a 1-inch restored chip to the rim, 1 with a star crack.
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.
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The crest is illustrated in James Fairbairn, Fairbairn's Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, as that of Perkins family, p. 377 and pl. 45, cr. 14 for the crest and pl. 23, cr. 11 for the coronet: "Out of a five-leaved coronet, or, a unicorn's head, argent, maned and horned, gold."

Built in 1693, Chipstead Place was purchased by Frederick Perkins, circa 1828-29, who substantially renovated it. The house was sold out of the family circa 1915 and listed as demolished circa 1931-32.

Country Life's February 1935 article 'Hayfield House, The Pennsylvania Estate of Mr. John Conyngham' states that woodwork paneling from the living room of the house "was brought over from England from Chipstead House". Hayfield House is now part of the campus at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, where the living room currently serves as the Community Room.

See lot 16 for a dessert service with the full coat of arms.