A RARE CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND GOLD 'FITZHUGH' PATTERN PART BREAKFAST SERVICE EARLY 19TH CENTURY

each piece decorated in blue enamel detailed in gilding and monogrammed  'ECD', comprising: teapot and cover, one large plate, one small plate, two breakfast tea cups and four saucers, two tea cups and three saucers, three coffee cups and one saucer. 19 pieces.

All in good condition with very slight wear to the gilding except: the teapot cover has a 2 in. crack and considerably wear to the gilding. The teapot has a 10 in. crack running around the lower part of the body and a 3 in. crack around the shoulder. There is a 1/2 in. chip to the rim. There is some light rubbing to the gilding. One breakfast cup has a 1/4 in. rim chip. The other breakfast cup has a 1/8 in. rim chip and very minor hair crack across the foot. The teacups - one has a 1/4 in. rim chip and the other has a 3/8 in. rim chip. Breakfast saucers - two have a 1 in. hair crack to the rim. One has a 1 1/4 in. hair crack to the rim. One has a tiny rim chip and the gilt monogram has been rubbed away. Teacup saucers - one has a shallow 1/4 in. rim chip and the gilt monogram rubbed away. One has a 1/8 in. rim chip and the other has a minute rim chip. Coffee saucer has the monogram almost entirely worn away and a minute rim chip.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.