A large blue and white 'Fitz-Hugh' armorial charger, Qing dynasty, Jiaqing (1796-1820).
In the center the Robert crest of a striding lamb bearing a banner surrounding him the characteristic four clusters of large flowers and objects of the Fitz-Hugh pattern. Length 50,5 cm.
Minor fritting.
Provenance
John Roberts of Bonnington was made a director of the East India Company in 1764, eventually rising to Deputy Chairman and then Chairman. The service may have marked his retirement as a director of the Company. Roberts had previously ordered at least two other services.
Literature
Howard, David S; Chinese Armorial Porcelain.
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