The Canada Auction Series: Canadian Arts, Culture & History

May 27June 01, 2023
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LOT 311

Lot 311

Eleven Worcester Dessert Plates Made for Albert, Prince of Wales's Visit to Canada, Kerr and Binns, 1860

Eleven Worcester Dessert Plates Made for Albert, Prince of Wales's Visit to Canada, Kerr and Binns, 1860
Lot 311 Details
Eleven Worcester Dessert Plates Made for Albert, Prince of Wales's Visit to Canada, Kerr and Binns, 1860

each with green overpainted transfer decoration including the Prince of Wales plumed crest under the coronet of the prince consort, all within a maple leaf wreath border, and with impressed makers and PODR marks and retailer's transfer mark for Sharpus & Co., 13 Cockspur St., London, verso
each diameter 8 in — 20.3 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $6,150
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Eleven Worcester Dessert Plates Made for Albert, Prince of Wales's Visit to Canada, Kerr and Binns, 1860
  • Eleven Worcester Dessert Plates Made for Albert, Prince of Wales's Visit to Canada, Kerr and Binns, 1860
Literature:

Illustrated: E. Collard, 19th Century Pottery and Porcelain in Canada (2nd edition), plate 69.

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially very good condiiton, with some minor discolouration. Three plates with crazing.

LOT 311
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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