Lot
2
Lot 2
London delftware, a blue dash Royal commemorative charger, c...
Hammer
£4,100
London delftware, a blue dash Royal commemorative charger, circa 1690-95, painted tonal blue, ochre and green depicting King William standing, holding an orb and sceptre, flanked by initials W R, yellow band and blue dashed border, diameter 35.5cm.
William III (4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), also known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from 1672, and King of England, Ireland, and Scotland.
The ‘Glorious Revolution‘ as it became known successfully saw King James II deposed from his position with William allowing him to flee the country, keen not to see him used as a martyr for the Catholic cause.
On 2nd January 1689, William summoned a Convention Parliament which decided, through a Whig majority, that the throne was vacant and it would be safer to allow a Protestant to assume the role. William successfully ascended the throne as William III of England with his wife Mary II, who reigned as joint sovereigns until her death in December 1694. After Mary’s death William became the sole ruler and monarch until his death in 1702.
More Information
Some glaze loss to border, otherwise no damage, condition commensurate with age.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
26% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
29.6% inc VAT*
26% inc VAT*
*These fees include buyers premiums and internet surcharges. Other fees may apply.Please see the auctioneers terms & conditions for more information
