Bidspirit auction | Two John Morgan(1753-1842) Family Chinese

Two John Morgan(1753-1842) Family Chinese Export Armorial Platters - Two John Morgan(1753-1842) Family Chinese Export Armorial Platters , late 18th/19th C. ”Morgan” family seal in center, crest is winged wolf over green lion in shield with crossed olive branches. Wear, chips, surface distress. For additional information on the Morgan Family services, see Sotheby's, Chinese Export Porcelain from the Private Collection of Elinor Gordon , lot 77. ”The present piece is from one of two services owned by the Morgan family of Hartford, Connecticut. The other, almost identically decorated but inscribed Elias Morgan, was made for John Morgan's (1753-1842), half brother to Elias Morgan (1770-1812), and is thought to be the earlier service. Family tradition notes that the earlier service was brought back from Canton on the 'Empress of China', the first American vessel to sail to China in 1785. John Morgan (1750-1785), nephew to John and Elias, was a carpenter on the aforementioned ship and died on the return journey. The ship's records note that his effects included two punch bowls, however no mention was made of a service and, since the borders on both services suggest a somewhat later date, it seems most likely that they were ordered a few years later. For a more detailed discussion of the above see Lange, 2005, pp. 248-249, no. 105, where the author clarifies earlier confusions regarding the two John Morgans”. 1 x 12 in. (2.5 x 30.5 cm.) Condition: No visible cracks or chips. Light surface wear. One with some abrasion to blue border. Each with wear to gilding. Some discoloration spots. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.