Bidspirit auction | Pair of Chinese Export Armorial

Pair of Chinese Export Armorial Reticulated Fruit Baskets and Underplates - Pair of Chinese Export Armorial Reticulated Fruit Baskets and Underplates 18th/19th C. Bearing the Arms of Snodgrass. Each article bears an armorial coat of arms made for Thomas Snodgrass who worked for the British East India Company in Madras. He was granted the arms in 1799. For a related cider mug in this service see Howard's ”Chinese Armorial Porcelain, ” Vol I, pg. 727. Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Baskets 3 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 8 in. (8.9 x 26.7 x 20.3 cm.), Underplate 10 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (26 x 23.5 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.