Chelsea Porcelain Hans Sloane Botanical Plate c1757

Description

Heading : 18^th Century Chelsea ‘Hans Sloane’ Botanical Plate
Date : c1755- 1758
Period : George II
Marks : Brown anchor to foot string
Origin : England
Colour : White and polychrome
Features : Blue berries with butterflies and insects
Size : 23.3 cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. a few very fine hairlines as shown
Restoration : A chip in the rim has been professionally restored to the highest standards
Weight : 421 grams

References: Sir Hans Sloane’s Plants on Chelsea Porcelain– Sally Kevill-Davies

Chelsea Porcelain– Elizabeth Adams (Barrie & Jenkins. 1987).

Chelsea Porcelain at Williamsburg– John C. Austin (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 1977).