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THBChamberlain's "Dragon in Compartments" Egg Cruet
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveOct 16, 2016 - Oct 19, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Chamberlain (English (Worcester), founded 1783-), circa early 19th century. A fine porcelain egg cruet set in six pieces in the "Dragon in Compartments" pattern comprising a round plateau with five inset and separable egg cups, each piece raised on a ring foot and finely hand painted with an Orientalist motif in tones of red, green, blue, and pink to a white ground with traditional Chinese motif of fu dogs, dragons, peony blossoms, diaper patterning, and floral scrolls. Apparently unmarked. Stand approximate height 1.75", diameter 7.5". Each cup approximate height 1.5", diameter 1.875". Overall height 2.25". Note: Chamberlain merged with Flight, Barr & Barr in 1840. A similar pattern to this is often attributed as Bengal Tiger.
Condition
One egg cup with underside foot that does not match the others and likely later; same cup with chip to mid section gilt rim. Scattered gilt and paint loss with wear to underside foot commensurate with age and usage.
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