Lot 273
  • 273

A Berlin part-dinner service, late 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
each piece with a neu-ozier moulded border highlighted with a gilded scrollwork band at the rim edge, painted with scattered flower sprays and sprigs, comprising;
36 dinner plates, 24.5cm., 9 5/8 in. diam.,
30 smaller plates, 21.4cm., 8 3/8 in. diam.,
and 12 soup plates,
together with two pairs of Berlin circular dishes painted with fruit, 21.5cm., 8 1/2 in. and 19.5cm., 7 5/8 in. diam., sceptre-marks in underglaze-blue, stencilled KPM and orb marks in iron-red, various painted numerals and incised numerals, and six porcelain pierced dessert baskets on stands, 16.5cm., 7 5/8 in. high

Condition

In overall good appearance and condition for a service of this size. 1 plate is riveted, 1 basket is cracked and repaired, 1 small plate chipped at rim.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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