Two China Plates (Possibly same artist)

By Pardoe, 6 July, 2008
Description

Both hand painted.  1st plate - 2 Green and blue pheasants with a Mimosa tree and Camellia flowers.  Gold tailfeathers and beaks on the birds. 

2nd Plate - Multisegmented.  Center has 3 flowers in circular pattern.  Outter edge alternates scenes between a picture of pheasants and flowers framed in red and flowers on a trellace framed in blue. 

Category
China
Medium
Porcelin?
Distinguishing marks
1st plate: Deane Taylor Import (HAA-21) 2nd Plate: 46-8538
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
1st Plate: 30in. Diameter 2nd Plate: 40in. Diameter
Date Period
Unknown
Weight
1st plate: roughly 1 pound 2nd plate: roughly 4 pounds (pretty heavy for a plate...)
History
Purchased on a trip to the orient in the late 60's.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
No
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