Enameled, Parcel Gilt and [Grisaille] Painted Plates Qianlong (1736-1739), each octagonal plate with central armorial cartouche with the arms of Treves (argent three boars' heads couped azure), the rim with four alternating [grisaille] panels with birds and prunus branches, 9 in.. Condition: both rough at edges with glaze losses, otherwise good condition. Notes: A plate with the same design is illustrated in Howard, [Chinese Armorial Porcelain,] Vol. 1, p. 317.J2. The service was probably made for Peregrine Treves, the postmaster general at Bengal. The same coat of arms was also borne by Bosum of Windley in Norfolk. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Sotheby's, 2000; Private Savannah, Georgia Collection both rough at edges with glaze losses, otherwise good condition