Ex Collection Carl L Crossman with his collection label to base of each; Fine Pair Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Plates each with a central design of a court interior surrounded by a trellis pattern and Peaches, each base with 6 character Chenghua mark inside double rings all in underglaze blue. Light age related wear. Diameter 11 1/4 inches (28.5 cm.). NOTE: Carl L Crossman is recognized as an early expert on the Decorative Arts of the China Trade, especially for America and wrote many books on the subject. Objects including this lot were offered at Skinner's Auction House in Boston.