{"product_id":"antique-armorial-plate-heraldic-crests-dragons-in-compartments-gilt-24cm","title":"Antique Armorial Plate Heraldic Crests Dragons in Compartments Gilt 24cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA decorative \u003cstrong\u003earmorial plate\u003c\/strong\u003e painted with heraldic shields, \u003cstrong\u003edragon devices and floral baskets within radiating compartments\u003c\/strong\u003e, heightened in gilt on a white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e24 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 'dragons in compartments' style derives from early English armorial porcelain and makes a striking display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOf particular interest\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reverse carries an \u003cstrong\u003eearly staple (rivet) repair applied across a firing crack\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent it spreading — an old and careful stabilisation. \u003cstrong\u003eThe plate is not broken\u003c\/strong\u003e; this is a historic preventative repair that speaks to the age and the care of an early owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e as described above — old staple repair over a firing line to the reverse, the plate otherwise sound. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e carefully packed and posted with tracking. UK and international postage available. Please see photographs as part of the description and message with any questions before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217282388252,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/4630\/0188\/files\/57_a06f92ea-171b-44c8-9b47-dc7164c0c9a5.jpg?v=1781766456","url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/antique-armorial-plate-heraldic-crests-dragons-in-compartments-gilt-24cm","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}