A Meissen flower encrusted polychrome and gilt painted part coffee service 19th century

comprising: three cups and saucers, a coffee pot and cover and a cream pot and cover; together with two various cups and saucers painted with putti under pink borders, a similar dish, and a table bell painted with 'Kauffahrtei' scenes

The flower encrusted service in overall good condition with some small chips to the raised parts of the decoration, minor rubbing to the gilding. The two cups and saucers and the dish in overall good condition, one cup with small firing flaw to the upper rim. The table bell in overall good condition with minor rubbing to the gilding.
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