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Porcelain plate with the arms of Baron George Elphinstone

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Made in China

Porcelain plate with the arms of Baron George Elphinstone
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This porcelain plate is decorated with the coat-of-arms, crest and motto of Baron George Elphinstone. It was made in China in the second half of the 18th century.

The plate is decorated with a floral border in dark blue. The Latin motto below the coat-of-arms translates as: 'Needs Must'.

Born in Stirling in 1746, George Elphinstone had a distinguished career in the navy. He was created a Baron in 1797 and an admiral in 1801. In 1815, he was involved in the arrangements for Napoleon Bonaparte's banishment to St Helena.

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