Rare Worcester Porcelain Plate from Duke of Gloucester Service
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A very fine and rare Worcester porcelain turquoise and gilt edged shaped circular plate, from the Duke of Gloucester service, painted with fruit, insects and butterflies. English circa 1768/70, gilt crescent mark. Provenance: Robert Burke collection no 59. Reference: Another plate from this service with gold crescent mark sold Albert Amor Ltd London 1993 pl.9316 and another 1987 pl.no 8720. This service was by repute made for William Henry Duke of Gloucester (1753-1805) third son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and brother of George III. See: Franklin Barrett, 'Worcester Porcelain' pl 54. for a fluted dish from this service. 22.6 cm diameter
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.
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