18th c. DERBY PORCELAIN TRAY / DISH

Antique 18th c. Derby Porcelain Heart Shaped Bowl Tray / Dish c. 1790. Painted mark with Crown above crossed batons and D below used 1782-1825. Measures 10"x8 1/2"x1". Weight 1 pd.PROVENANCE: The Estate of Dr. Fraser Wilson, Charleston SC. Dr. Wilson will be remembered for his love of antiques and his dedication to Charleston's history and material culture. He was a Life Trustee of Historic Charleston Foundation and opened his home for house tours for 39 years. Dr. Wilson was appointed to the South Carolina Governor's Mansion Commission by Governors James B. Edwards, Richard W. Riley, Carol Campbell, David M. Beasley, James Hodges, and Mark Sanford. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by the Governors for his exemplary service on the Commission He was a member of the Charleston Club, the South Carolina Society, the St. Andrew's Society, the St. Cecilia Society, the Agricultural Society and the Carolina Yacht Club. He was a member of St. Michael's church.

Condition: wear to gilt rim