A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN WARES CIRCA 1785-1800

comprising: a baluster-shaped tea canister and cover painted with a flower spray, a custard cup and cover painted with a blue and gilt basket of flowers, a coffee cup and a  teapot stand, each painted with a monogram, and a saucer painted with the arms of New York.

Cup has a long forking haircrack down the side to the left of the monogram . Teapot stand has a very minor frit/chip to the rim. Custard cup cover has a 3/4 inch repaired break to the rim issuing a long forking haircrack. The rim of the cup has a 2 inch section of short vertical haircracks. Saucer has three fine haircracks to the rim and several minor frits - related chips to the rim edge. Tea canister has a large 'U' - shaped piece extending from the rim, about halfway down the body. It has been broken and glued back together and has another short haircrack from the rim to the shoulder.
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