A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL OCTAGONAL PLATES, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1775 |

each painted in the center with the arms of Gamon

Christie's New York, January 21, 1998, lot 249

One plate with minor chips and glaze flakes to the corners and rim edge, the other with a short Y-shaped hairline to the rim. Both with minor wear to the enamels and gilding, and minor firing imperfections.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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For the arms, see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. II, Chippenham, 2003, p. 260, N2.