A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester plate, from the Stowe Service

A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester plate, from the celebrated Stowe Service, finely painted in coloured enamels with the arms of Richard 2nd Marquess of Buckingham, and his wife Anna Eliza, above the motto 'TEMPLA QUAM DILECTA', the broad peach ground border decorated in gilt with vases and leaf scrolls, 9 1/2" diameter, circa 1813, impressed and printed marks

Provenance; From the service commissioned by Richard, Earl Temple of Stowe, 2nd Marquess of Buckingham (1776-1839), nd by descent to Richard, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1797-1861), until sold Stowe Park Sale, Christie's, 23rd August 1848, lot 956 (186 pieces], £29.18.00

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