Chelsea Porcelain Royal-Blue Castors and Covers, Mecklenburg Strelitz Service
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A rare and fine pair of Chelsea porcelain Royal-blue ground and gilt castors and covers, from the Mecklenburg Strelitz service, finely painted with exotic birds and shrubs. English circa 1760, gold anchor marks. Provenance: From the celebrated service commissioned by King George III and Queen Charlotte and presented in 1764 to the Queens brother Adolphus Frederick IV Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz (1738-1794), Mrs John Ravensky Sothebys New York 26 January 1957 lot 514. Albert Amor Ltd London. Robert Burke collection no 158. Exhibited: Albert Amor Ltd London Chelsea Porcelain A Private Collection Part Three Shape and Colour no 36. Reference:In the Royal Collection are 137 pieces from this service, presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 by James Oakes to celebrate the Queens Silver Wedding Anniversary. 19 cm high, 8.5 cm diameter
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.
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