Two Chinese export Imari chargers,c.1716, each decorated with the arms of Martin in gilt and copper-red, surrounded by panels of flowers, rocks and pavilions amongst foliate scrolls,35.5cm and 40cm diameter (2)This service was made for Captain Matthew Martin, captain of the 32-gun East Indiaman 'Marlborough' which was saved by his seamanship at Canton in 1716 with a cargo then worth £200,000 (equivalent to £5 million today). He was given £1000 by the Company and a gold medal set with twenty-four diamonds. He later became Director of the Company. 清约1716年 伊万里式徽章纹大盘 一组两件