Description
Chinese export porcelain famille rose plate, Qianlong ca. 1760. The center with the coat of arms of Bigland quartering Errington and Barrington and impaling Wilkins and Weir within a gilt spearhead inner border. The rim with four floral clusters.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 25 August 1997; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 508.
Lot Essay:
These arms belong to Ralph Bigland, Somerset Herald, who later became Garter King of Arms in 1780. He first married Anne Wilkins and then Ann Weir. Beneath the mantling is inscribed "Deut. 8th 7.8.9.10" referring to the biblical chapter in the Book of Deuteronomy which speaks of "a big land flowing with milk and honey."
Diameter: 9 in.
Provenance: Heirloom & Howard Ltd., 25 August 1997; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 508.
Lot Essay:
These arms belong to Ralph Bigland, Somerset Herald, who later became Garter King of Arms in 1780. He first married Anne Wilkins and then Ann Weir. Beneath the mantling is inscribed "Deut. 8th 7.8.9.10" referring to the biblical chapter in the Book of Deuteronomy which speaks of "a big land flowing with milk and honey."
Diameter: 9 in.
Condition
There are no chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Very little to no surface wear.
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Famille Rose English Armorial Plate
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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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