Two large Chinese Export famille rose armorial plates. circa 1740. photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2012

Delicately enameled with songbirds perched on peony, the border with the arms of Sharpe impaling Wyman, helmet and crest, and three Meissen-style harbor cartouches; 12 5/8 in. (32 cm.) and 11 3/8 in. (28.7 cm.) diameter (2). Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

Property from a Philadelphia collection

Christie's. Chinese Export Art. 23 January 2012. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com