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A NANTGARW PORCELAIN OVAL FOOTED CENTRE-DISH, CIRCA 1818-20 |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 35.6cm., 14in. wide
of Duke of Cambridge service type, London decorated with a central flower spray within a border of medallions of exotic birds, buildings in landscapes and still-lifes of fruit, reserved within rich-red drapery, the exterior with the same border, impressed NANT-GARW/ CW mark,
Condition
In generally good condition. There is some scattered glaze crazing which has resulted in some light staining to the well and the foot. Some minor wear to gilding on the rim.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The present centrepiece is probably from the service gifted by the Prince Regent to his brother Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (1774–1850) on the occasion of his wedding to his second cousin Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel (1797–1889) in 1818. The couple were first married at Kassel on 7th May of that year then again at Buckingham Palace on 1st June. The Duke and his new wife lived mostly in Hanover where he served as Viceroy of the Kingdom of Hanover from 1816 until the accession of Queen Victoria.
The decoration of the service is attributed to the Islington based workshop of Thomas Randall. For a plate from the service see W. D. John, and G. J. Coombes, Nantgarw Porcelain Album, Glamorgan, 1975, pl. 58. An example of the form from the Marquis of Exeter service was in the Sir Leslie Joseph collection of Welsh porcelain, sold Sotheby's, 14th-16th May 1992, lot 318; see also lot 479, for a further Duke of Cambridge plate.
The decoration of the service is attributed to the Islington based workshop of Thomas Randall. For a plate from the service see W. D. John, and G. J. Coombes, Nantgarw Porcelain Album, Glamorgan, 1975, pl. 58. An example of the form from the Marquis of Exeter service was in the Sir Leslie Joseph collection of Welsh porcelain, sold Sotheby's, 14th-16th May 1992, lot 318; see also lot 479, for a further Duke of Cambridge plate.