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Circa 1740 Chinese Porcelain Pair of Famille Rose Armorial Soup Plates

$2,400
£1,823.41
€2,095.48
CA$3,371.09
A$3,669.35
CHF 1,944.26
MX$44,129.50
NOK 24,720.74
SEK 22,653.83
DKK 15,653.09

About the Item

Circa 1740 Chinese porcelain pair of famille rose Armorial soup plates. Qianlong dynasty. From the Rig (Rigg) family service (Rigsland in Scotland). An example of these superb plates is in Howard, Vol. II, color plate G3, p. 187 with a fascinating discussion of the likely history. A complicated armorial history is included and the crest/motto noted: "A Cocksable beaked and armed fules, and motto 'Virtute et labore.'" Minor rim frits. 8.75" x 1.63". We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)Diameter: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1740
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor rim frits.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WCI-9156z1stDibs: LU6458248163632

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