18th century, each finely enamel decorated, the center in thin grisaille with the Banks coat of arms, quartered shield with fleur de lisÿsurmounted by a helmet, surrounded by white and red foliate scroll mantling, the rim decorated with three cartouche reserves of landscapes and seascapes, bianco-sopra-biancoÿfloral sprays and Buddha's hand citrons, gilt spearhead border, 9 in. diameter; Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, 'Important Americana', Lot 371, purchased January 30, 1991 for $2,750 (accompanied by original receipt and catalog page); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
Condition
one with spider crack hairline to base, tiny hairline to left of arms; one with two small repairs to rim, small chip to foot; both with some tiny rim flecks, light scratches and losses to enamel and gilt decoration, some pinholesÿÿ