TOURNAI - Lot 9

TOURNAI Contoured rim plate with polychrome decoration of a cartouche supported by two golden lions bearing the Hangouart and Franeau family arms, gold serrated border. 18th century. D : 23,8 cm Slight gold wear. The Hangouart and Franeau family arms together; Hangouart: Sable, an eagle Argent beaked and membered Or; Franeau: Gules, a unicorn sejant Argent, tail raised on the left flank. The cartouche, supported by two gazing golden lions, is surmounted by a crown with three finials and two pearls; a garland of polychrome flowers hangs below the cartouche. Similar model Musée royal de Mariemont reproduced in La porcelaine de Tournai by William Mercer of Aldie, 1770 Fondation Roi Baudoin January 2007 Page 6. Provenance: Private collection, Tournai