A group of English porcelain plates circa 1755-60

comprising: a pair of Derby plates painted in the center with fruit arrangements, a pair of Chelsea plates painted with scattered floral sprays and a pair of Worcester small scalloped plates similarly painted with flower sprigs. 6 pieces.

The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973

Please note that there are 5 plates in this lot as correctly illustrated in the print catalogue and online. There is only one Chelsea plate instead of a pair. A pair of Derby plates painted in the center with fruit arrangement: There is some minor scratching to the enamels in the center and some rubbing to the brown enamels along the rim edge; one plate has additionally an aprpoximate 1/2-inch shallow chip to the rim edge and two other small chips. The Chelsea plate and the pair of Worcester small scalloped plates ire in good condition.
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