plate, armorial
manufacturer: Flight and Barr (English, estab. 1792, closed 1804); manufacturer: Barr, Flight & Barr (English, estab. 1804, closed 1813); manufacturer: Warmstry House factory (English, estab. 1751);
circa 1807-1813
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Description
plate, circular, armorial, monogrammed from 'The George III service'. The centre finely painted with the Royal coats of Arms, the shield encircled by the Order of the Garter ribbon, the broad cobalt blue border enriched with crowned 'GR' monogram with gilded oak leaves and acorns between sprays of laurels.
This plate was first commissioned to the order of King George III in 1805, and each bears the crest of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
The prestigious Order of the Garter was established by King Edward III in 1348, who was inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthur and the knights of the round table to form his own collective of honourable knights. Centuries later, it is known as the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.
Appointments into the order are solely at the sovereign's and is limited to twenty-four living members, including members of the British Royal family and foreign monarchs.
Membership is traditionally in recognition of a national contribution for outstanding public service or personal service to the Royal family.
This plate was first commissioned to the order of King George III in 1805, and each bears the crest of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
The prestigious Order of the Garter was established by King Edward III in 1348, who was inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthur and the knights of the round table to form his own collective of honourable knights. Centuries later, it is known as the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.
Appointments into the order are solely at the sovereign's and is limited to twenty-four living members, including members of the British Royal family and foreign monarchs.
Membership is traditionally in recognition of a national contribution for outstanding public service or personal service to the Royal family.
Maker and role
manufacturer: Flight and Barr (English, estab. 1792, closed 1804)
manufacturer: Barr, Flight & Barr (English, estab. 1804, closed 1813)
manufacturer: Warmstry House factory (English, estab. 1751)
manufacturer: Barr, Flight & Barr (English, estab. 1804, closed 1813)
manufacturer: Warmstry House factory (English, estab. 1751)
Production place
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Production date
circa 1807-1813
circa 1807-circa 1840
circa 1807-circa 1840
Media description
porcelain, painted, gilded
Measurements
diameter 205 mm
Credit line
purchased with significant funds provided by The Alwynne Jona OAM Bequest Fund and additional funds from The Nina Stanton 18th Century Porcelain Bequest Fund, 2022
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A1494
TJC reference number
6203