Very rare English Delftware blue and white Royal portrait of King George 111, London circa 1760

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£9500

Dated: 1761 London England

An exceptionally rare antique English delftware commemorative plate with a blue painted Royal portrait of King George 111. The portrait is strongly painted of the King's profile wearing the sash and order of the Garter, and bearing the initials G R ( George Rex). London Circa 1761-65.

Diameter: 9 inches

Current Condition: Minor rim chip

Provenance: With Jonathan Horne London. Longridge Collection. Birkett Collection London.

Literature: Sampson and Horne Exhibition catalogue 2007 Ref. British Delft at Williamsburg page reference 140.Longridge Collection Of English Slipware and Delft (Volume 2 Delftware).

£9500    $12825

Description

An exceptionally rare antique English delftware commemorative plate with a blue painted Royal portrait of King George 111. The portrait is strongly painted of the King’s profile wearing the sash and order of the Garter, and bearing the initials G R ( George Rex).
London Circa 1761-65.