Twelve Derby Porcelain Crested Japan Pattern Plates, England, early 19th century, polychrome enamel decorated and gilded with central crest for Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814), red painted mark, dia. 9 3/4 in.Note: Hood was the cousin of Admiral Hood. He commanded the HMS Zealous which led the attack in the Battle of the Nile in 1797 under the command of Nelson.