Decorative Arts and Design Auction

December 11, 2013

LOT 114

Lot 114

Coalport Gilt Ground Dessert Service, c.1810

Coalport Gilt Ground Dessert Service, c.1810
Lot 114 Details
Coalport Gilt Ground Dessert Service, c.1810

painted with brightly coloured flowers and leaves and gilt borders, comprising twenty-three pieces:
12 plates, diameter 8.3" — 21 cm.
2 oval dishes
2 square dishes
2 shell shaped dishes
2 sauce tureens with stands and a cover
oval footed comport

condition noted
painted pattern numbers No.51 in red

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Small hairline cracks to rims of two plates; minor chip at rim of one shell dish; some wear, mainly to gilding, throughout

LOT 114
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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