A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL RECTANGULAR PLATTERCHINA, QING DYNASTY, CA. 1780 |

with the coat-of-arms of Robertson of Straun/Strowan with the motto 'virtuis gloria merces'; together with a Chinese Export armorial soup dish and a dish with the coat-of-arms of Robertson of Straun/Strowan, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1780

Jorge Welsh Antiques, London. (rectangular platter) (according to label).
Christie's, New York, 23^rd January 2008, lot 76. (dishes).

David Sanstuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 391, N5.

All with wear to the gilding and to the enamels. Both dishes with hairline cracks and one is broken off in two parts and restuck. There is fritting.
"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."

The unique other dish of this service is part of the collection of the British Museum, London, and has been exhibited in the National Museum of History of Taiwan in 1994 (Ancient Chinese Trade ceramics from the British Museum, London, 1994, p.263).