Chinese Peacock Cloisonne Charger on Floral Carved Stand
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Charger - A charger is a type of large plate, typically used as a decorative base for smaller plates or bowls. They are often used in formal settings, such as at a banquet or a special occasion.
The history of chargers can be traced back to medieval times, when they were used as a base for serving dishes in banquet settings. They were typically made of metal, such as silver or pewter, and were highly decorative, often featuring intricate engravings or designs.
During the Renaissance period, chargers began to be made of porcelain, and their designs became more ornate. They were often used in the homes of the wealthy and were considered a symbol of wealth and status.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, chargers were produced in great numbers by European porcelain manufacturers, and they were exported to America and other parts of the world. They were highly sought after by the upper class and were often used as a decorative element in formal table settings.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
A Chamberlain & Co Worcester botanical dish, circa 1820, a moulded oval dish with an emerald lobed border, the gilt rim with acanthus scroll handles, depicting a single 'Paeonia Albiflora' bloom; specimen title underside, length 26 cm, width 22 cm
A Spode plate decorated in the Chinoiserie taste, English, 19th century, 20 cm diameter
Japanese cloisonne wall dish, flowers on blue ground
A Chamberlain Worcester 'Jabberwocky' plate, circa 1816-1820, pattern 1713, the scallop edged plate with a rococo inspired aqua border with cellular patterns enclosing a fantastic bird in a highly ornamental stylised garden in iron red, mid green and yello