Porcelain plate with the arms of Baron George Elphinstone

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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Online ID:	000-100-080-509-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1922.428
Date:	2nd half 18th century AD Second half of the 18th century
Material:	Porcelain. Inscription: [Coat-of-arms, crest and motto of Baron Elphinstone]
Dimensions:	241 mm D
What:	Plate
Subject:	Ceramics / export wares, armorial
Who:	Baron Elphinstone (Coat-of-arms, crest and motto)
Where:	China
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Description:	Porcelain plate with a shaped edge, decorated with the coat-of-arms, crest and motto of Baron Elphinstone and a floral border in dark blue: Chinese, export ware, Ch'ing Dynasty, 1750 - 1800 AD
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