A Meissen associated polychrome and gilt painted part tea and coffee service circa 1750

comprising: a coffeepot and cover, a teapot and cover, a hot water jug, and a tea caddy and silvered cover; together with two Meissen cups and saucers with relief pattern and ornithological motives, late 19th century; and a Meissen 'Punktzeit' coffeepot and cover painted with exotic birds

All pieces in overall good condition with some minor rubbing to the gilding and wear to the glaze. Small chips to the flower finials of the covers. The hot water jug with chips to the spout and small restorations to the rims. Cover to thea pot with two small restorations. Rubbing to the silvered cover of the teacaddy.
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