26 November 2014
IMPERIAL PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I (1825–1855) AND GARDNER MANUFACTORY, 1820s
Diameters 21.5 and 23 cm.
800–1,200 GBP
Provenance: Acquired by the grandfather of the current owner
in the late 1920s–1930s.
Thence by descent.
The Imperial plate circular with scalloped rim, cobalt blue body with gilt floral motif, the cavetto with gilt rosette, the borders with two shaped reserves painted with flowers and butterflies, with Imperial cipher for Nicholas I; the Gardner plate also circular, with white beaded border, the marine green body with gilt ornaments, the borders with three white reserves painted with floral sprays, with blue manufactory mark.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.