Splendid Partial Chamberlain Worcester Service, English, c. 1815
5 pieces, comprising:
1 Large Oval Charger: 20 ¼” x 15 ¼”
2 Oval platters: 12 ¼” x 9 ¾”
2 Service plates (one with old repair) 11 ¼” diameter
All bearing at centre on a white ground, the arms of the ‘Allen’ family, and the motto “Triumpho Morte Tam Vita” (triumphant in death as in life) wide sides and rims lavishly decorated in parcel-gilt with emblems relating to British heritage: the lion and the unicorn, acorns and oak leaves, and trophies and arms.
Price: $12,500
All pieces subject to prior sale
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