Circa 1800 9r earlier
the size of these covered custard cups suggests they were intended for thre English or American markets where they would have been used for syllabub, a potent dessert drink see the internet for over 60 pages of syllabub recipes in four languages! this set, famille rose, is in fine condition
famille rose circa 1735-1750
powder blue ground with gold filigree; reserves of overglaze peonies and hibiscus Height 12" overall very good condition with surface glazing intact; restorations to covers of vases; one beaker overpainting to throat 1" restoration to one panel
circa 1830-1840 finely decorated in orange rouge de fer and gold, the butterfly, Chinese symbol of longevity, is surrounded by a variety of fanciful birds and insects, all with specific meaning in Chinese symbolism very fine condition D 8 3/8"
circa 1800 Rectangular with floral panels, cell diaper border and butterfly trellis 9 1/2" x 8" Lit: Related examples Schiffer: Chinese Export Porcelain
circa 1720
decorated in China circa 1750. gilt ribbing with peonies, prunus and chrysanthemums, the underside with iron red flowers and green leaves on underglaze blue flowers and vines
Circa 1820-1830 vivid "Fitzhugh" green rectangular, Antique symbol panels, cell diaper and butterfly trellis border 9 1/2" x 8" Lit: related examples: Schiffer, Chinese Export Porcelain
wear to gilding, otherwise very good condition
Rare example of Chinese export style for the German market Circa 1740 part of a large service, each piece painted with a different motto and armorial device. The resplendent cartouche reflects the art of Augsburg painter Hubermann. Lit: Le Corbeiller and Frelinghuysen, Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin Winter 2003; Howard, Choice of the Private Trader Exhibited: Minneapolis Institute of Art 1997 10 1/2"D Prov: probably North Mymms Park Sale for Sir George Burns, Christies 1979 ...click for details
Kangzi circa 1722 famille verte with superbly painted reserves of trees and blossoms and branches later added carved covers
H 7 1/4" 7 3/4 with covers later added wood carved covers
