A Meissen ornithological tea service circa 1755

moulded with the New Dulong pattern, painted with exotic birds within gilt rocaille cartouches alternated by sprays of flowers, comprising: a hot water jug and cover, a teapot and cover, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and cover, a slop bowl, a tea cannister and cover, a spoon tray, eleven cups and eight saucers, together with a Meissen quadrelobe cup and three saucers