2 Antique English Chamberlains Worcester Imari Porcelain Armorial Plates 10"

Description

Pair of antique porcelain plates made circa 1800 by Chamberlains Worcester, featuring ornate gilded floral motifs surrounding a pair of figures flanking a crowned rendition of the Clan Hay armorial coat of arms / crest. Motto Serva Jugum, meaning, Keep the Yoke.

Clan Hay (Scottish Gaelic: Garadh or MacGaradh) is a Scottish clan of the Grampian region of Scotland that has played an important part in the history and politics of the country. Members of the clan are to be found in most parts of Scotland and in many other parts of the world. However, the North East of Scotland, i.e. Aberdeenshire (historic), Banffshire, Morayshire and Nairnshire Nairn (boundaries), is the heart of Hay country with other significant concentrations of Hays being found in Perthshire, especially around Perth, in the Scottish Borders, and in Shetland.

Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50 shopping centers, and 5 factories producing its shoes and furniture. It also holds an ownership interest in American Eagle Outfitters, Wehmeyer in Germany, Cold Stone Creamery and The Mazel Company.

Condition

Fair condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, light paint wear, hairline crack to one, few chips.

Dimensions

9.75” x 1” (Diameter x Height)