a Chinese Export porcelain oval form platter, the arms are of Crosier (sometimes spelled Crozier), Azure, on a fess argent between three crosses crosslet placed saltireways or, as many crows proper; the crest of a crow is not recorded.
The Crosier family was originally seated at Newbiggin in Co. Durham but a branch lived in Co. Fermanagh. There is some account of the Crosiers of Newbiggin in vol. iii of The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham by Robert Surtees, published in four volumes, London, 1816-40.
the rim panels of this platter are decorated with four (4) stylized harbor scenes depicting the Pearl River (China) and Plymouth Sound (England). minor surface wear and light enamel rubbing consistent with age and use. China, mid-18th century, circa 1748
Illustration Phil. Cooke Collection; Sotheby's March 1964, plate 95
this service is documented in Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. I by David Sanctuary Howard, p. 48 and p. 328
12.5" L x 15.25" W
