9 Pc, 18th C. Chinese Export "Fitzhugh Gold" Blue & White Porcelain Coffee Set

Description

Chinese, 18th century.

A nine peice grouping of Chinese export porcelain for the American or European market in the famous … more Chinese, 18th century.

A nine peice grouping of Chinese export porcelain for the American or European market in the famous "Fitzhugh Gold" pattern. The Fitzhugh pattern is named after Englishman Thomas Fitzhugh who was the director of the British East India Company from 1786-1800 in Guangzhou (Canton).

The group is comprised of a coffee pot, 4 bowls or warming cups and 4 under plates. Each piece features a blue and white underglaze and a detailed precious object motif.

This is a rather rare set with original gilt detailing around the rims of bowls, dishes and details of coffee pot.

Coffee Pot - 9.25" h x 4.875" w x 7.625" d
Plates - 6.25" w
Bowls - 4.25" w x 2.5" h

Apparently unmarked. less