Gaming Counter withe the Arms of Fytche

Title

Gaming Counter withe the Arms of Fytche

Description

This counter shows the arms of Fytche, which were used by the Fytches of Hudsell in Essex and Eltham and Mount Mascal in Kent.[1] The shield is decorated with three leopard’s heads. The crest, which is missing on the counter, depicted another leopard with a sword in its mouth. 

Most likely this counter set was made for William Fytche of Danbury Place. It might have been brought back by Mr. Thomas Fytche, who was a supercargo at Canton in 1731 and 1734. His son William Fytche was made 3rd Baronet of Danbury Place in 1720. He was also the last baronet, as he died without heirs in 1736.[2]


[1] David S. Howard.2003. Chinese Armorial Porcelain. Vol.1. London. Faber. p. 168.

[2] Ibid.

Source

Museum Purchase from Funds provided by H.F. Lenfest, W. Groke Mickey, and the Frances ad Beverly M. DuBoise Foundation

Date

around 1723

Format

Mother of Pearl

Identifier

2015.39.59

Coverage

Made in Guangzhou (Canton), China

Physical Dimensions

1.43" Diameter

Files

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Citation

“Gaming Counter withe the Arms of Fytche,” Chinese Armorial Gaming Counters, accessed July 8, 2024, https://chinesearmorialgamingcounters.omeka.wlu.edu/items/show/59.