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A Chinese export armorial coffee cup, arms of Preston, Qianlong

A Chinese export armorial coffee cup, arms of Preston, Qianlong

Code: 260205

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A Chinese famille rose armorial coffee cup with the arms of Preston of Valleyfield House, Perth. The arms are attractive with the crest showing a unicorn head emerging from the Ducal coronet, and the arms being supported by two lions. The family motto ‘praesto ut praestem’ is on a scroll beneath. The border of the cup is decorated with flower festoons supported by ribbons. Height 6.5cm (2.5”). Qianlong c1760-70.

David Howard gives the information that Captain Robert Preston was managing owner of 30 East Indiamen at Canton between 1784 and 1802.

Condition: excellent undamaged condition.