Pair of Coalport moulded and handpainted dessert plates circa 1825, England. Each plate measures approx 9 1/4inch. Scalloped rims with beige borders moulded with raised gold and white floral and scrolling patterns interspersed with handpainted spriggs of flowers. The centers of each plate are handpainted with flowers and fruit - one has a peach and one a pear, both have roses, anemones, chrysanthemums etc , all masterfully depicted. One has an impressed mark (6 or 9) underneath. Condition is good, especially considering the age. There is crazing, more visible under the peach plate with superficial cracks in the glaze (see last ''photo). We only found these on the back of the peach plate. Gilding in good shape except on some moulded pleats, mainly of pear plate. *** We believe these plates were sold by Sothebys to a Palm Beach Collector in their New York, October 21 2000 sale. Lot 380 estimated at $2500.- Shown in photograph catalogue page 170. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3034 Condition: good Year: 1810 Title: PAIR 1825 COALPORT PLATES HP FRUIT FLOWERS

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