Sold for:
$3,000
$3,000
Nine New York State Coat of Arms-decorated Chinese Export Porcelain Teacups and Saucers, late 18th century, each piece depicting the figures of Liberty and Justice and American shields flanking a round reserve centered with a gilt monogram, topped with a dove standing on a hemisphere, all above a pink banner, with gilt-starred cobalt blue and gilt lattice borders, comprising seven ruffle-rimmed tea bowls with nine matching saucers, and two handled teacups with similar decoration, (one tea bowl and one saucer with repaired cracks, minor gilt wear), overall ht. 2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03
