Decorative Arts Auction

December 01, 2010

LOT 144

Lot 144

Pair of Coalport Armorial Plates, c.1805-10

Pair of Coalport Armorial Plates, c.1805-10
Lot 144 Details
Pair of Coalport Armorial Plates, c.1805-10

diameter 9.5" — 24.2 cm.

Estimate $350-$500

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Literature:

A plate from the same service is illustrated by Michael Messenger, Coalport 1795-1926, p.124, pl.73; another in this pattern, from the ‘Star of the Garter’ service at Buckingham Palace, is illustrated by Geoffrey Godden in Coalport and Coalbrookdale Porcelains, pl.31

CONDITION DETAILS

Very minor wear and a couple of scratches; glaze crack to back of one plate does not appear to go through the body

LOT 144
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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