Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Warming Plate

Made for the European market, early-19th century, having a Rose Mandarin central medallion with Famille Rose surround. Armorial coat-of-arms with the Latin motto "Sperro Meliora" ( I aspire to greater things).

2.25 x 9.5 x 10.5 in.

Estate of the Late Dorothy G. Hale & Co., Chicago, IL and by descent.

Loss of gilt to spout rim

$300 - 500