1088. A Chinese armorial tea canister, c.1758, decorated with the arms of Ligonier, Viscount Ligonier, raised on a reticulated scrolling base, 10cm.
£600-1,000
Provenance: the Frederick Arthur Crisp collection, Puttick and Simpson, 8th March 1923, lot 210. The Clifford Henderson collection.
Illustrated: the Tudor-Craig Catalogue, Heirloom and Howard, 1993.
This service was made for the colourful figure of Sir John Louis, Earl Ligonier, who came to England as a refugee in 1698 and had an extensive career with the English Army, culminating with his appointment as Commander-in-Chief throughout the Seven Years War. He was furious when relieved of this post at the age of 86. He had a reputation, at this ripe old age, of maintaining four mistresses at his Surrey home, with a reputed combined age of 47.
1089. A Chinese armorial cream jug, c.1762, decorated with the arms of Baron Talbot with De Cardonell in pretence, the sides with sprays of pink roses, 10cm.
£500-800
Provenance: the Clifford Henderson collection. Purchased from Heirloom and Howard in 2000.
William, 2nd Baron Talbot of Hensol was raised to an earldom in 1761. The title was merged with the Earls of Shrewsbury in 1849.
1090. A Chinese armorial cream jug and cover, c.1750, painted with the arms of Hamilton quartering Arran, the sides and cover with scattered flowers in a famille rose palette, 11.5cm. (2)
£450-550
Provenance: the Clifford Henderson collection. Purchased from S. Marchant & Son in 1983.
1091. A Chinese armorial cream jug and cover, c.1750, decorated with the Arms of Perceval, Earl of Egmont impaling Cecil, the cover painted with famille rose flowers in the European style, 14.5cm high. (2)
£400-600
Provenance: the Clifford Henderson collection. Purchased from Heirloom and Howard in 2002.
This service was made for the 1st Earl of Egmont whose grandson, Spencer Perceval, became the only British Prime MInister ever to be assassinated, in 1812.
1092. A Chinese armorial milk jug, c.1735, decorated with the arms of Baker quartering Cholmley impaling Bateman, painted with famille rose sprays of peony and chrysanthemum, beneath a gilt foliate band, the cover lacking, 10cm high.
£500-800
Provenance: the Clifford Henderson collection. Purchased from Heirloom and Howard in 1978.
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1093. A Chinese armorial cream jug, c.1722, decorated with the arms of Trevor impaling Weldon, amidst tied scrolls, famille rose flowers and pomegranates, the cover lacking, 9.5cm.
£600-800
Provenance: the Clifford Henderson collection. Purchased from Heirloom and Howard in 1995.
This service was made for Thomas Trevor, 1st Baron Trevor, who held a variety of legal and political offices, including Lord Privy Seal.
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