Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese famille rose Armorial tankard, circa 1750, Qianlong period (1736-1795), decorated with the arms of Stephens (or Steevens) (Per chevron azure and ermine, in chief two eagles displayed or a mullet for difference; crest, A demi eagle displayed proper). The body decorated with painted floral sprays and gilt chain border and loop handle; height: 5 ½ in. (14 cm.). Provenance: This service was probably made for Captain William Steevens of the east Indiaman Delaware, at Canton in 1748. See Howard, ‘Chinese Armorial Porcelain’, ‘Q6’, pg. 559. SOLD
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
