The Canada 150 Auction

June 27, 2017

LOT 607

Lot 607

Davenport ‘Montreal’ Oval Platter, c.1835

Davenport ‘Montreal’ Oval Platter, c.1835
Lot 607 Details
Davenport ‘Montreal’ Oval Platter, c.1835

printed in brown with a view of Montreal from St. Helen’s Island on the centre, the steamboat ‘British America’ prominent in the foreground
13.8" x 17.3" — 35 x 44 cm.
impressed marks DAVENPORT, anchor and numerals, printed MONTREAL in brown

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $1,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Davenport ‘Montreal’ Oval Platter, c.1835
  • Davenport ‘Montreal’ Oval Platter, c.1835
Provenance:

Collection of Shelagh Peever, Tenacre & Co., Merrickville, Ont.

Literature:

A plate decorated with this scene is illustrated by Elizabeth Collard in Nineteenth Century Pottery and Porcelain in Canada, plate 34a

CONDITION DETAILS

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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