Chinese 'Export" Porcelain Mark: "Yong Tang" '?' (hall). Circa 1900-1950 Ref. P-19
Chinese export porcelain of this era were master replica pieces of the three empire period
Although the name "China" or "Made in China" was supposed to be added to any exported ceramic item, it was not always the case. The armorial plate, as listed here, has no stamp showing origin, only, what is believed to be the porcelain stamp of "Yong Tang". Difficult to date accurately, it would likely be from the 'Peoples Republic of China' which would date it to around 1949. However, dating of Chinese porcelain is notoriously unreliable, but, we do know this plate would have been a replica of similar articles known as "Export" China, exported to Europe and Britain in the late 1700's. These 'armorial' plates were for the wealthy, showing the family crests. Large dinner sets were commissioned and all were hand painted and gilded.Although the plate offered is not an antique, it still has quite some age and demonstrated the fine workmanship found in China at that time period.being replica pieces, they were made in the age old tradition, and exhibit some small brown spots
due to the plate being coal-fired in a kiln.
The plate on offer measures 27cm in diameter and stands 3.5cm high. Hand enameled and gilded, it remains in excellent condition. A central motif of a crowned lion and a unicorn are typically found in family crests. The name inscribed ' William Henty 1742 - 1764' is found in a circle with a crown above. The rim at the back is rough, in keeping with a replica piece.
After googling the name 'William Henty' , I found the following information ' Thomas Henty, farmer and banker, of West Tarring, Sussex, England, was the son of William Henty of Littlehampton and June, née Olliver, of Kingston, Sussex. Thomas married Frances Elizabeth Hopkins, of Poling, Sussex, on 2 December 1799. In 1803 he became a commissioned officer in the Yeomanry and Volunteer Corps of Sussex, formed in expectation of invasion by Napoleon.' We also find that William Henty was born in 1731 and died in 1796. This would place William Henty (the father of Thomas) at roughly the correct dates as shown on the plate, and, evidently a family of good standing, would likely have had a family crest. The plate, as shown, may well be a replica of an original piece.
Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject.
Price: R750.00
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