A Chelsea rococo shell silver shaped round plate by Nicholas Sprimont marked with a small red anchor. Circa: 1753-1754.

Description

A  Chelsea sliver shaped round plate outlined in brown & marked with a red anchor. Finely decorated with spays of

flowers, leaves, and scattered floral sprigs and two colourful butterflies and insects. 

This  well known shape originated in silver by Nicholas Sprimont “silver-smith” and founder of the Chelsea porcelain factory.

Circa: 1753-1754.

Size; diameter 23.5cm “9.5 inches”

Condition; hairline cracks restored

‘Condition and authenticity guaranteed’