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The Canada 150 Auction

June 27, 2017

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LOT 542A

Lot 542A

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c.1800

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c.1800
Lot 542A Details
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plate, c.1800

painted in colours on the centre with armorials below the motto ‘LUCEO NON URO’, the rim with meandering vines between narrow borders in shades of brown and gilt
diameter 9.8" — 25 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Literature:

A soup tureen and stand from the same service, in the Royal Ontario Museum’s collection, is illustrated by Jean McClure Mudge in Chinese Export Porcelain in North America, p. 194, no. 307

Note:

The arms and motto ‘LUCEO NON URO’ (I shine, not burn), are inexactly those of MacKenzie of Seaforth, probably for Roderick MacKenzie (c.1761-1844) of Terrebonne, Quebec

CONDITION DETAILS

Two small restorations at the rim; a very short hairline or glaze crack at the rim is barely visible; otherwise substantially in good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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