PAIR CHINESE ARMORIAL FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN RETICULATED PLATES,Circa 1785. The center with the arms of Fector impaling Lane. - 7 1/2 in. diam. Estimate $900-1,100
See "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," David Sanctuary Howard, ill. page 663. "On 6 June 1814, the Tsar of Russia stayed at the Fector''s house after having landed at Dover and before proceeding to London for discussions for a peace conference. This service was used at a banquet given that day in his honour."
