An assembled Sèvres lotus-molded part dinner service circa 1765-70

comprising: two large oval dishes, two oval stands, four circular dishes and thirty-three plates, most pieces with interlaced L's mark, some with date letter N for 1766 in blue enamel. Together with two later oval dishes, similarly decorated. 43 pieces.

Sale: Christie's, London, June 30, 1980, lot 59

There is some very minor and occasional scratches to the glaze and enamels in the center and cavetto areas overall, consistent with use, and some very minor rubbing to the gilding along the rim edges. Otherwise in generally good condition, except: Circular dishes: One with an approximate 9-in riveted crack running down the rim and across the center of the dish. Another with an approximate 1/2-inch rim chip. Plates: Two plates, each with an approximate 3/4-inch rim chip. Two plates, each with an approximate 1/4-inch rim chip and another plate with two 1-inch rim chips.
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