19th century, comprising: pair of Grainger Lee & Co. Worcester plates with ermine lion crest with black and gold torse under banner with motto "Fortitudine et Fidelitate", possibly Clan Farquharson, makers mark to bases; plate with gilt bands centering crests and mottos of Ingilby of Ripley Castle and Amcotts of Kettlethorp Park, likely commemorating a marriage, maker's mark to base; largest 7/8 x 9-3/4 x 9-3/4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
good overall condition, anomalies as made, some scattered loss to gilt and enamel; pair with crazing and small areas of possible repair or restoration (see blacklight photos)
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