A Chelsea plate of Mecklenburg-Strelitz type, c.1764,

A Chelsea plate of Mecklenburg-Strelitz type, c.1764, the moulded border with flower garlands suspended between small panels of gilded insects on a mazarine blue ground, the well painted with an exotic bird standing amidst leafy branches, gold anchor mark, 22cm.

Provenance: the Clifford Henderson Collection. Purchased Toovey's, 13th July 2011.

King George III and Queen Charlotte ordered a service in 1762 as a gift to Duke Adolphus Frederick IV of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Queen's brother. Chelsea made a second service in 1764 which is identical except in the shaping of the blue rim panels. On the original service these are convex, whereas the second service bears concave panels.