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American & Southern | March 26, 2026

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Lot 7

Six Chinese Export Armorial Plates and Pair of Serving Dishes, Hay

Estimate: $600 - $800
Starting Bid
$300

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circa 1815, plates with dragons chasing flaming pearls and gilt spearhead, dishes with bamboo and flowering vines and gilt spearhead, both centering arms of Hay with motto "Spare Nought", largest 1-1/8 x 9-3/4 x 9-3/4 in.

Provenance: (dishes) Antoine Lebel, Paris, France (label): Estate of Lamar John Ryan Cecil, Lynchburg, Virginia

Note: For a similar example, please see Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I by David Sanctuary Howard, p. 788.

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(dishes) Antoine Lebel, Paris, France (label): Estate of Lamar John Ryan Cecil, Lynchburg, Virginia

anomalies as made, some scratching and loss to gilt and enamel; plates with restoration and retouch mostly to rims (see blacklight photos); one dish with chip to rim 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.