Lot 146
  • 146

An extensive assembled Meissen porcelain service 19th/20th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue

each piece painted with bright sprays of summer flowers among scattered sprigs and insects, within new ozier-moulded gilt-edged rims, comprising:



twenty four dinner plates, 24.5cm., 10in.;  twenty four soup dishes, 22cm., 9in.;  twenty four dessert dishes, 20cm., 8in.; twenty four side plates, 15cm., 6in.;  two vegetable tureens and covers, 32cm., 1ft.½in.;  two oval serving dishes, 36cm., 1ft. 2in. and 45cm., 1ft. 5½in.; a circular serving dish, 34.5cm., 1ft. 1½in.; a square serving dish, 25.5cm., 10in.; two long oval fish serving dishes, 58.5cm., 1ft. 11in. and 62cm., 2ft.½in. two gravy boats on fixed stands, six eggcups, a pierced comport, 18cm., 7in.; a pierced bowl, 23.5cm.,9in.; two oval bowls, 25.5cm., 10in.; a hot water jug and cover, 26cm., 10in.; a milk jug, 12cm., 5in.; six teacups, six coffee cups and twelve saucers; and a pierced bowl of the 'red dragons' pattern, 18cm., 7in.



 

Condition

the circular serving dish with restoration to rim (c. 8 cm. x 3cm.), small oval serving dish with flat chip to foot rim (c. 3cm. x 0.7 cm.), both vegetable tureens with chips to leaves of finial, one soup plate broken in two halfs, one soup plate with flat chip to interior of foot rim (c. 2cm x 1 cm.), one tea cup with handle broken and restuck, and another tea cup with handle broken in two pieces
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."