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An English delftware blue and white plate electioneering plate, mid-18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Pottery - delftware
- 20cm., 7 7/8 in. diam.
inscribed 'Rolle for/ Ever,' within a wreath cartouche,
Provenance
The Birkett collects
ion.
Condition
In overall good appearance and condition. Some typical minor glaze flake chips, one shallow chip to the underside of the plate at 2 o'clock.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Rolle family of Devon represented various constituencies during the 17th and 18th centuries. John Rolle (1679-1730) ran for Exeter in 1722, winning against three other candidates. His eldest son Henry (1708-50) stood for the local seat of Barnstaple in 1741 unopposed, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Role of Stevenstone in 1748 and died unmarried and without heirs 1750. His brothers John Rolle Walter (1714-79) and Denys (1725-97) were also active in politics.