A Rockingham part-tea and coffee service, circa 1830

the cups of bucket form with clip handles, each piece painted with a panel of shells within a gilt frame against a magenta ground, comprising six teacups, six coffee cups and twelve saucers, retailers mark, Yates Leeds

The saucers have typical varying degrees of wear to the central gilded bands and some scattered minor scratching to the magenta ground colour. One saucer has a restored crack. All the cups are in good condition, with only some scattered surface scratching to ground colour and minor typical wear to gilding on handles.
"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."

A very similar Rockingham part-tea and coffee service was sold in these rooms, 2nd June 2005, lot 107.