SOLD – A Very Fine Chelsea Blue Anchor Brocade Imari c1755

Description

Heading :Chelsea Blue Anchor Imari Plate c1755
Date : 1752- 1758
Period : George II
Marks : Underglaze blue anchor on reverse
Origin : English
Colour : Imari palette
Pattern : “Rare old Japan blue and gold” also known as “brocade imari”
Features : Scalloped rim. and decorated underside of rim
Size : 9 1/2 inches diameter at the maximum extent
Condition : Very minor gilt wear to rim.
Restoration : None
Weight : 475 grammes each

Additional information : This is a direct copy of a Japanese pattern  also copied by Worcester and Derby and an unusual diversion for the Chelsea factory. One of only four patterns to carry the blue anchor mark. two blue and white and two polychrome. Produced during the red anchor mark period. This is a very fine example.

References : An example can be viewed in the Victoria & Albert Museum online gallery here : http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O180595/dish-chelsea-porcelain-factory/