Armorial plate
Category
Ceramics
Date
1736 - 1795
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
40 x 218 mm; 218 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20882.1
Summary
One of a pair of famille rose octagonal armorial plates, painted with a central motif showing coat of-arms helmet and a black horn, beneath the motto 'Nec fluctu nec flatu'. Flower sprays decorate the border. Qianlong period, c. 1770.The arms are of Burnet of Dalleladies, Kincardineshire, Rim chipped.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
NEC FLUCTU / NEC FLATU