PERIOD: 18th century
A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PLATE CIRCA 1755 painted in the center with the full arms of the Hohenzollerns as borne by Frederick II (The Great), King of Prussia, encircled by the Collar and Badge of the Order of the Black Eagle partially obscured by the wreathed and bearded male supporters against ermine mantling above a scroll-edged gold bracket inscribed with the motto Gott mit uns, the shaped rim painted at the top with the monogrammed Prussian eagle crest interrupting a gilt band and brown T-motif border. Two tiny chips.
PRIX: $25000