Decorative Arts & Design

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LOT 176

Lot 176

Mintons Silvered and Gilt Botanical Dessert Service, c.1879

Mintons Silvered and Gilt Botanical Dessert Service, c.1879
Lot 176 Details
Mintons Silvered and Gilt Botanical Dessert Service, c.1879

comprising twenty-five pieces: 2 comports, 3 low comports, and 20 plates
comport height 5.5 in — 14 cm; plate diameter 8.3 in — 21.2 cm
impressed MINTONS

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,375
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Brian Morrison Collection, Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

Some general crazing present throughout; hairline crack on the foot rim of one low comport; otherwise in substantially good condition

LOT 176
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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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