A pair of octagonal plates Chinese export porcelain polychrome and gilt decoration with the coat of arms of the Preston family and the motto PRAESTO ET PRAESTEM, rim with blue decoration "Flowers" Qianlong period (1736-1795) two with hairlines, another with fault associated hairline, chips, wear to the gilt Dimensões (altura x comprimento x largura) - 23 cm Notes: vd. HOWARD, David; AYERS, Jonh - "China for the West - Chinese Porcelaine and other decorative arts export illustrated from the Mottahedeh Collection". London: Sotheby Park Barnet, 1974, vol. I, p. 615.