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Here is a superb and rare Chinese plate. It was made to be used on board the sailing clipper ship " Red Rover". It has wonderful red Fitzhugh enamel borders with butterflies and a central belt and buckle motif with "Red Rover" painted around it.

Red Rover was a sailing Clipper, first of the British opium clippers. At the time, the Europeans believed Opium was a legitimate medicinal commodity. The Chinese authorities were against the trade. She was built in Calcutta in 1829 and was 197 feet long with a weight of 254 Tons. She was judged perfect in every respect. She was the first ship to sail against the Monsoon in 1832. "The voyages of this vessel are quite astonishing and unparalleled" reported a local newspaper. She sailed from China to Bengal in 23 days and Calcutta to Lintin in only 18 days. The owner/ captain was William Clifton. In 1834 Jardine Matheson & Co bought shares in her. The same year, the EIC lost its trading monopoly in China. 1842, Hong Kong established as a British Colony.

Measurements: 8 Inches Across.

Condition: Excellent, small restored rim flake to front. This was only on the front, does not extend further than the red enamel. Minute nick to edge.

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