A very rare and extremely large pair of Bow dishes, circa 1765

Of leaf shape with the handles formed as a stalk, the serrated edges painted in pink and the centre with colourful bouquets and sprays of flowers.  (Shown with a standard sized Bow coffee cup to give idea of size).

Length:  40.5 cm

Condition:  Both dishes broken and professionally restored.  Some chips to the rims.  Some sanding to the front and rear of both dishes.

Note:  There is a similar, slightly smaller, dish in the Victoria and Albert museum, Accession number C.184-1935

£1,100