RARE CANTON FOOTED OPEN SALT FROM THE THOMAS JEFFERSON “J” DINNER SERVICE.

Circa 1790’s. Standard Chinese export blue decorated open salt has decorated against its white background a blue shield with knights head monogrammed with a large script “J”. Several pieces of this Chinese export dinner service are documented in the White House collection and The Cincinnati Museum of Art. Through scholarly research and documentation a direct link to Jefferson has not been established nor have shards of this service been excavated at Monticello, it is widely accepted that this service was Jefferson’s and research continues to grow as other pieces are found. REF: A plate of this service illustrated figure 114 page 174 of Chinese export porcelain for the American trade 1785-1835 by Jean Mudge. SIZE: 1-1/4″ h. x 3-1/2 w. x 2-3/4″ d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-96819 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 2161

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2161	$2,962.50	RARE CANTON FOOTED OPEN SALT FROM THE THOMAS JEFFERSON “J” DINNER SERVICE. Circa 1790’s. Standard Chinese export blue decorated open salt has decorated against its white background a blue shield with knights head monogrammed with a large script “J”. Several pieces of this Chinese export dinner service are documented in the White House collection and The Cincinnati Museum of Art. Through scholarly research and documentation a direct link to Jefferson has not been established nor have shards of this service been excavated at Monticello, it is widely accepted that this service was Jefferson’s and research continues to grow as other pieces are found. REF: A plate of this service illustrated figure 114 page 174 of Chinese export porcelain for the American trade 1785-1835 by Jean Mudge. SIZE: 1-1/4″ h. x 3-1/2 w. x 2-3/4″ d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-96819 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 2161 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE CANTON FOOTED OPEN SALT FROM THE THOMAS JEFFERSON “J” DINNER SERVICE.