A Very Rare Royal Worcester Sikh Antique Plate
Title: A Very Rare Royal Worcester Sikh Antique Plate Commissioned for the Patiala Palace by Maharajah Bhupinder Singh in 1912. Origin: India Date/Period: 20th century Materials: Porcelain Dimensions:28.5cm Diameter Additional Info:A Very Rare Royal Worcester Sikh Antique Plate Commissioned for the Patiala Palace by Maharajah Bhupinder Singh in 1912.This very rare and unique Sikh plate is originally from a set of 26 plates commissioned in 1912 by Maharajah Bhupinder Singh from the Royal Worcester factory for his personal palace service.The plate is highly exquisite with detailed Gold Gilding on Purple edge and surrounds and with the Maharajahs Coat of Arms in the centre depicted by the Stallion and Lion on either side and the elephant atop with the words 'Heavens Light our Guide' at the bottom surrounding the shield and swords. The 1912 Royal Worcester Stamp on reverse.PROVENANCE A group of these plates was bought from the Palace estate in the first half of the twentieth century shortly after the independent Patiala state was incorporated into the new nation of India in 1949. They were originally owned by an Army Colonel from the decorated Sikh JAT batallion who was acquainted with the Patiala state and palace. Consequently his son sold the plates to a UK collector after death. The original 26 plates have been broken up and at present only 8 plates have been discovered out of the 26. Mullocks auction house in the United Kingdom sold 2 pairs for around £5000 pounds in 2016 and they were subseuqently separated.BACKGROUNDMaharajah Bhupinder Singh was born at the Moti Bagh Palace, Patiala and educated at Aitchison College. At age 9, he succeeded as maharaja of Patiala state upon death of his father, Maharaja Rajinder Singh, on 9 November 1900. A Council of Regency ruled in his name until he took partial powers shortly before his 18th birthday on 1 October 1909 and was invested with full powers by the Viceroy of India, the 4th Earl of Minto, on 3 November 1910He served on the General Staff in France, Belgium, Italy and Palestine in the First World War as an Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel, and was promoted Honorary Major-General in 1918 and Honorary Lieutenant-General in 1931. He represented India at the League of Nations in 1925, and was chancellor of the Indian Chamber of Princes for 10 years between 1926 and 1938, also being a representative at the Round Table Conference.He was well known for the construction of buildings with bold architectural designs in Patiala, including Kali Temple, Patiala, and Chail View Palace in the summer retreat of Kandaghat along with Chail Palace and Oak Over and Cedar Lodge in Shimla which now houses the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab State Guest House respectively.[3] He was known as a sportsman and built the world's highest cricket pitch at 2443 m in 1893 at Chail.[citation needed] He was also known for an exceptional collection of medals, believed to be the world's largest at the time.[4] According to legend, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh would be driven in a motorcade of 20 Rolls Royce cars. He had a unique monorail system built in Patiala known as Patiala State Monorail Trainways.He is perhaps the most famous Maharaja of Patiala, best known for his extravagance and for being a cricketer. His cricket and polo teams – Patiala XI and Patiala Tigers – were among the best of India. He was a great patron of sports.
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Title: A Very Rare Royal Worcester Sikh Antique Plate Commissioned for the Patiala Palace by Maharajah Bhupinder Singh in 1912. Origin: India Date/Period: 20th century Materials: Porcelain Dimensions:28.5cm Diameter Additional Info:A Very Rare Royal Worcester Sikh Antique Plate Commissioned for the Patiala Palace by Maharajah Bhupinder Singh in 1912.This very rare and unique Sikh plate is originally from a set of 26 plates commissioned in 1912 by Maharajah Bhupinder Singh from the Royal Worcester factory for his personal palace service.The plate is highly exquisite with detailed Gold Gilding on Purple edge and surrounds and with the Maharajahs Coat of Arms in the centre depicted by the Stallion and Lion on either side and the elephant atop with the words 'Heavens Light our Guide' at the bottom surrounding the shield and swords. The 1912 Royal Worcester Stamp on reverse.PROVENANCE A group of these plates was bought from the Palace estate in the first half of the twentieth century shortly after the independent Patiala state was incorporated into the new nation of India in 1949. They were originally owned by an Army Colonel from the decorated Sikh JAT batallion who was acquainted with the Patiala state and palace. Consequently his son sold the plates to a UK collector after death. The original 26 plates have been broken up and at present only 8 plates have been discovered out of the 26. Mullocks auction house in the United Kingdom sold 2 pairs for around £5000 pounds in 2016 and they were subseuqently separated.BACKGROUNDMaharajah Bhupinder Singh was born at the Moti Bagh Palace, Patiala and educated at Aitchison College. At age 9, he succeeded as maharaja of Patiala state upon death of his father, Maharaja Rajinder Singh, on 9 November 1900. A Council of Regency ruled in his name until he took partial powers shortly before his 18th birthday on 1 October 1909 and was invested with full powers by the Viceroy of India, the 4th Earl of Minto, on 3 November 1910He served on the General Staff in France, Belgium, Italy and Palestine in the First World War as an Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel, and was promoted Honorary Major-General in 1918 and Honorary Lieutenant-General in 1931. He represented India at the League of Nations in 1925, and was chancellor of the Indian Chamber of Princes for 10 years between 1926 and 1938, also being a representative at the Round Table Conference.He was well known for the construction of buildings with bold architectural designs in Patiala, including Kali Temple, Patiala, and Chail View Palace in the summer retreat of Kandaghat along with Chail Palace and Oak Over and Cedar Lodge in Shimla which now houses the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab State Guest House respectively.[3] He was known as a sportsman and built the world's highest cricket pitch at 2443 m in 1893 at Chail.[citation needed] He was also known for an exceptional collection of medals, believed to be the world's largest at the time.[4] According to legend, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh would be driven in a motorcade of 20 Rolls Royce cars. He had a unique monorail system built in Patiala known as Patiala State Monorail Trainways.He is perhaps the most famous Maharaja of Patiala, best known for his extravagance and for being a cricketer. His cricket and polo teams – Patiala XI and Patiala Tigers – were among the best of India. He was a great patron of sports.
Reserve: $1,000.00
Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $42.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from United Kingdom
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item. Dimensions: Condition Report: Original Condition
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