Lot 251 , Two Chinese famille rose tobacco leaf plates, 18th century

Two Chinese famille rose tobacco leaf plates, 18th century
Estimate £60-80

The smaller of the two has a 'W' shaped area that has been re-glued at the rim. There is some filler in this area visible from the underside.
The other dish has three hairline cracks from the rim, two of which are emanating from the same place. Both have several minor chips to the rim, although the larger plates have two large chips.


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Sold for £95