Description
Rare early Chinese export porcelain circular soup tureen and cover, early Qianlong ca. 1737. The rounded body with the coat of arms of Ridge quartering Ayles. The palette of predominantly iron-red with famille roe crest and gilt detail. With shell-form handles and a domed cover.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 20 August 2005; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Lot Essay:
This crest was previously known as Rudge quartering Chalmers (CAP I, pg. 296) but is now known to be Ridge quartering Ayles. The Ridge family is recorded with these arms in Sussex and the Ayles family, originally from Brabant, setting in England in the early 17th century and were merchants in London. Their name is also known as Oeils or Oyles. This tureen is one of the earliest known tureens made for the British market with the earliest being one for the Best family dated to ca. 1732.
Height: 8 1/2 in x width: 13 in x diameter: 10 1/4 in.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 20 August 2005; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Lot Essay:
This crest was previously known as Rudge quartering Chalmers (CAP I, pg. 296) but is now known to be Ridge quartering Ayles. The Ridge family is recorded with these arms in Sussex and the Ayles family, originally from Brabant, setting in England in the early 17th century and were merchants in London. Their name is also known as Oeils or Oyles. This tureen is one of the earliest known tureens made for the British market with the earliest being one for the Best family dated to ca. 1732.
Height: 8 1/2 in x width: 13 in x diameter: 10 1/4 in.
Condition
The condition of the tureen is good with no cracks or breaks. Under UV, there are some repairs along the underneath edges of the handles. Some light wear to the gilding and footrim.
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Rare Early Export Armorial Tureen - Ridge
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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
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