18th century Chelsea gold anchor plate the rim with Rococo scroll moulding picked out in gold and decorated with four panels of colourful exotic birds, the center with scattered flowers. Gold Anchor mark, circa 1760. 9.06 in. diameter. Ex. Moorabool Antiques
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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