Chelsea Derby Duke Of Northumberland Octagonal Dish 1779

Description

Heading :  Rare Chelsea Derby octagonal plate
Date : 1779
Period : George III
Marks : Gold anchor
Origin : Chesea. London. England
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Duke of Northumberland 
Features : Octagonal plated decorated with pink roses within a blue and gold border
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 23cm in length by 20cm in width by 4.3cm deep
Weight : 443 grams

This plate was made by the Chelsea Derby factory and decorated by Edward Withers. It was ordered by the Duke of Northumberland to commemorate his second marriage in 1779. For more information see The marks on Chelsea Derby by Stephen Mitchell.