Liverpool delft soup bowl decorated with the battle of Portobello, circa 1745

The Battle of Porto Bello (also known as the Battle of Portobello) was a 1739 battle between a Royal Navy squadron aiming to capture the settlement of Portobelo in Panama, and its Spanish defenders. It took place during the War of the Austrian Succession, in the early stages of the war sometimes known as the War of Jenkins’ Ear. The battle resulted in a popularly acclaimed British victory.

Diameter: 8 ⅜”

Condition: Small rim chips

£2,400

US$3,240