A Chamberlain's Worcester composite armorial part-tea, dinner and dessert service, circa 1800-1810

painted with the 'Dragon in Compartments' pattern, approximately half of the pieces painted with the arms of Malet, baronets of Wilbury House, Wiltshire, comprising;
11 dinner plates, 26cm., 10 1/4 in. diam.;
18 dessert plates, 21cm., 8 1/4 in. diam.;
18 further dessert plates with shaped rims, 20.2cm., 8in. diam.;
10 side plates, 18.5cm., 7 1/4 in. diam.;
2 small circular stands, 16.5cm., 6 1/2 in. diam.;
2 footed dishes, 31cm., 12 1/4 in. wide;
2 covered muffin dishes, 20.2cm., 8in. diam.;
an oval vegetable tureen and cover, 27.5cm., 10 3/4 in. wide;
a pair of circular two-handled sauce tureens and covers, and one ladle, 19cm., 7 1/2 in. across handles;
2 oval sugar boxes and covers, 15.2cm., 6in. wide;
an oval teapot and cover, 17cm., 6 3/4 in. high;
a bachelor's teapot and cover, 14cm., 5 1/2 in. high;
4 lozenge-shaped dishes, 26.5cm., 10 1/4 in. wide;
6 shell-shaped dishes, 20cm., 7 7/8 in. wide;
4 kidney-shaped dishes, 26cm., 10 1/4 in. wide;
4 square-shaped dishes, 21cm., 8 1/4 in. wide;
3 shaped-oval dishes, 29.5cm., 11 1/2 in. wide;
a slop bowl, 17cm., 6 3/4 in. diam.;
and 10 teacups and 5 saucers,
some pieces with script mark Chamberlains Worcester, pattern No 75

In overall good appearance and generally good condition for a service of this size. Some pieces have hairline cracks, these include 1 saucer, 2 cups, 2 side plates, 2 dessert plates, 4 shell shaped dishes, 1 sugar bowl, 1 muffin dish cover. 1 lozenge shaped dish and 1 diamond shaped dish are riveted. 1 diamond shaped dish is chipped and cracked. The handle of bachelor teapot cover restored. There is some typical wear to the gilded rims and some scattered stacking wear.
"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.
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Charles Warre Malet (1752-1815), elder son of the Rev. Alexander Malet, rector of Comb Flory, Somerset, held several high official and diplomatic posts under the East India company and was created a baronet on the 24th  February, 1791.

The `FIAT 1663', the Red Hand of Ulster ( the Order of Baronets) and motto above refers to Sir Thomas Malet, Kt. of Poyntington, Solicitor General to Queen Henrietta Maria, who received from Charles II a patent of baronetcy dated 1663, which, however, he omitted to have passed the Great Seal. He died in 1666 aged 83.