Description
Pair of Chinese export porcelain armorial teacups and saucers, Qianlong ca. 1745. Each piece with the coat of arms of Nisbett paired with the Adney bee crest below their motto "Industria." Gilt spearhead bands along the borders.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 11 September 1984; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 272; Vol. II, pg. 401.
(Cup) height: 2 1/2 in x width: 3 1/4 in x diameter: 2 1/4 in. (Saucer) diameter: 4 1/2 in.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 11 September 1984; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 272; Vol. II, pg. 401.
(Cup) height: 2 1/2 in x width: 3 1/4 in x diameter: 2 1/4 in. (Saucer) diameter: 4 1/2 in.
Condition
To both cups there is a hairline crack extending downwards from the upper rim of the cup. To one cup there is a small firing flaw along the top of the handle where it was applied to the body of the cup. A few minute firing flaws to the interior of the cups. A few very minute fleabite chips to the rim of the saucers and cups, only noticeable upon touch. Some loss to the gilt decoration throughout. Light wear to the footrims
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Pair Armorial Teacups & Saucers - Nisbett
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection
Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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