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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 15

Two Blue Fitzhugh Plates and

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Three Tea Articles Chinese export porcelain, late 18th/early 19th century, two plates with scalloped rim and blue Fitzhugh border, gilt and brown wave inner border, center device of frame surrounded by draped leaf chains and bowknots enclosing gilt and iron-red monogram "JJW", no marks, 9-1/2 in. and 6 in., gilding and glazes show wear on both, small chip in rim of small plate, small glaze losses on rim of large plate and three small rim chips visible on reverse; teacup, saucer and open sugar, blue diamond diaper and spear borders with gilt husk inner border and black outline shield with gilt and iron-red monogram "AME", the shield surrounded by tiny flowers, no marks, 3-1/4, 4-3/4, and 5 in. diameter, tiny chip in rim of saucer, gilding worn, slight scratches in glaze, monograms JMW for Captain James Talcot Watson (1750-1806) and his wife . Notes: 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: Galerie L'Enfante, Georgetown; Tharpe Collection