"Mancerina, China Export For Spain, Circa 1750: Chocolate Display"
Beautiful shaped piece, Chinese porcelain for Spain, England or Mexico, it is a display for a bowl of chocolate, as it was prepared 250 years ago, in a central pot, well stirred, which explains the dimensions of this exceptional saucer (or "trembleuse") 22.5cm x 7.5cm, weight, 600gr.
The shape of a large shell, with a central openwork crown, the delicacy of the floral decoration highlighting the veins is very successful.
Mancerina is a special dish originally designed to serve chocolate. It was designed and then named after Pedro de Toledo, 1st Marquis of Mancera, Viceroy of Peru from 1639 to 1648.
Known in France as the "tasse trembleuse" and the "Chocolate stand" in England, some were ordered from China for export, but few examples are found., (thanks Bidsquare!)
An almost identical example dating from around 1730 is held by the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, under accession number 70.59.1.
Christies sold a pair for £5000. But I have only seen one example with its original bowl (Sotheby)…
But we remain modest,
No or very little wear, beautiful clarity, few scratches. 2 or 3 barely visible defects: small lack, chips on the crown, a hair, limited, under the shell, (red arrows on photos)
This object is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.
- eclectic –
antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.
Le Magazine de PROANTIC
TRÉSORS Magazine
Rivista Artiquariato