Chinese Armorial Porcelain Plate Boswell Qianlong Blue Famille Rose Qing 18C

Name: Chinese Armorial Porcelain Plate Boswell Qianlong Blue Famille Rose Qing 18C
SKU: INV5038
Price: 112.50 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

~~£112.50~~ Sold

Inventory Code: INV5038

Object: Plate

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty - Qianlong

Date: Circa 1755 - 18th century

Decoration: Underglaze blue geometric borders with famille rose and gilt Boswell family armorial decoration

Marked: Unmarked

Measurements:
Diameter: 6.2 in / 16.0 cm

Height: 0.8 in / 2.0 cm

Condition:
FAIR/RESTORED (2/5) - Multiple old hairline fractures with visible metal staple repairs to the reverse, small rim chips and fritting, wear and losses to the enamel and gilt armorial decoration, and general age-related surface wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

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DESCRIPTION

An 18th century Chinese export porcelain plate dating to the Qianlong period, decorated with finely patterned underglaze blue borders around a white central field. The center bears a worn famille rose and gilt armorial device featuring a bird or falcon above a monogram, associated with the Boswell family. The shaped rim and dense blue geometric ornament provide a strong decorative frame for the restrained armorial center. The plate retains extensive evidence of historic use and repair, including traditional metal stapling to stabilize fractures, giving it considerable period character.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

The accompanying reference material identifies the Boswell crest as a falcon proper with the motto “Vraye Foy” and dates the recorded service to Qianlong circa 1755. Chinese armorial porcelain was commissioned for European families and produced for export, combining Chinese porcelain manufacture with Western heraldic designs. Surviving pieces with old staple repairs also provide an interesting record of historic conservation practices.

NOTES

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