9th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry Officers’ Mess Dessert Plate. A very rare and magnificent example (22.8 cms) of rococo outline, the border profusely decorated in gold and cobalt blue, six panels of gold and salmon pink depending into the reserve, in the centre an oval strap ‘Regiment.N.I.’ enclosing ‘9’. The reverse with two small impressed marks, (stated to be Minton), c. 1858 - 70, excellent condition £300-400