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May Premier Auction: Day 1

Fri, May 19, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Sun, May 21, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 150

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Charger

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
circa 1725, Arms of Mertins impaling Peck of Essex and Norfolk, inner cell-diaper and gilt-spear borders with scholar's objects, famille rose rim border, 10-7/8 in.,. Notes: Sir George Mertins was Lord Mayor of London at the time the service was made. Literature: David S. Howard, [Chinese Armorial Porcelain], vol. I, page 213. Provenance: Estates of Henry and Elizabeth L. Necarsulmer; Doyle, May 19, 2010, lot 257; Property from the Collection of Marjorie S. Fisher, Palm Beach, Florida

Condition

generally good condition, very small repair to rim

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