Description
Large early Chinese export Imari armorial porcelain plate or charger, Kangxi ca. 1716. The center decorated with the arms of Martin of Worcestershire and London, the rim with the arms repeated four times and with alternating ruyi-head form panels of flowers. Marked along the underside within a double circle in underglaze blue.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 27 August 2003; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 176.
Very likely this service was made for Captain Matthew Martin of the East Indiaman Marlborough, saved by his seamanship in 1716 on the return voyage from Canton. He was later MP and director of the Hon. East India Company.
Diameter: 12 1/2 in.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 27 August 2003; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 176.
Very likely this service was made for Captain Matthew Martin of the East Indiaman Marlborough, saved by his seamanship in 1716 on the return voyage from Canton. He was later MP and director of the Hon. East India Company.
Diameter: 12 1/2 in.
Condition
There are small chips to the rim of the plate throughout that have been restored. Some small chips to the footrim. Minor retouching to the gilding. No visible cracks.
Buyer's Premium
30%
Lrg Early Chinese Imari Armorial Charger - Martin
Estimate $300-$600
Starting Bid
$150
Good Bid
Strong Bid
Competitive Bid
4 bidders are watching this item
Get approved to bid.
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Shipping & Pickup DetailsItem located in: St. Paul, MN, US Local pickup available Arrange Your Own Shipping
Shipping Available
Ways to Pay on LiveAuctioneers
Wire Transfer (Bank Payment)
Meet the Auction House
286
4.7
8226
This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection
Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
$150
$150
$150
$400
$300
$200
$300
$400
$300
Related Items
Related Articles
By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 16, 2026
By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 16, 2026
By Sheila Gibson StoodleySeptember 28, 2026
TOP