Decorative Arts Auction

December 01, 2010

LOT 140

Lot 140

Bloor Derby Tea Service, c.1825-30

Bloor Derby Tea Service, c.1825-30
Lot 140 Details
Bloor Derby Tea Service, c.1825-30

comprising forty pieces:
11 tea cups
11 coffee cans
11 saucers
teapot with stand
cream jug
covered sugar basin
waste bowl
2 cake plates, width 10.6" — 26.8 cm.

condition noted
printed parks in red

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $576
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Cracks, repairs/restoration to teapot, 4 coffee cans and 2 saucers (one taped); otherwise a few areas of minor discolouration and minor wear to gilding

LOT 140
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  • 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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