Auction Catalogue

12 & 13 December 2012

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 878

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13 December 2012

Estimate: £300–£400

51st Madras Native Infantry Officers’ Mess Porcelain Compote. A fine and rare example of white ground with pale green and gold decoration enclosing a depiction of the badge of the Regiment, this being a QVC over a circular strap ‘Regiment’ enclosing ‘51’, with attendant laurel sprays. The dish of rococo outline and a similar foot, the base stamped ‘Boucher & Co., London’. 28 x 21 x 5.5 cms. c 1850-1870, large chip to the base and slight gilt loss to some of the floral swags
£300-400