Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank | July 9, 2026
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1
Fine Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Teapot and Creamer, Matthew quarterly of Nine
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$400
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $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 1775, both with gilt chain, flower festoons, and floral sprays, and the arms of Matthew, quarterly of nine, the other arms being Campion of Danny, Knutsford, Knightley, Mountsford, D'Oyly, Clare (likely) of Pembroke, Germin, and Skinnerton, larger 6-5/8 x 9-1/4 x 5-1/8 in.
Provenance: Elinor Gordon Chinese Export Porcelain, Villanova, Pennsylvania (labels); The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Note: For a similar example, please see Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain, Vol. I by David Sanctuary Howard, p. 621. Brunk Auctions would like to thank Angela Howard of Heirloom and Howard Ltd. for her assistance in identifying this lot.
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Elinor Gordon Chinese Export Porcelain, Villanova, Pennsylvania (labels); The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
good overall condition with vibrant colors, pinholes and other anomalies as made, some scattered loss to gilt and enamel； creamer with breaks and associated repairs to handle and spout (see blacklight photos) Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
