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LOT 352

Lot 352

Minton Turquoise and Gilt Banded Dessert Service, c.1870-72

Minton Turquoise and Gilt Banded Dessert Service, c.1870-72
Lot 352 Details
Minton Turquoise and Gilt Banded Dessert Service, c.1870-72

painted in colours with coastal and river scenes, comprising seventeen pieces: 12 plates, 3 low footed comports, 2 pedestal footed comports; together with 2 closely matching fruit-painted pedestal footed comports
some condition noted
plates diameter 9.2 in — 23.3 cm
impressed marks, painted pattern numbers G1062 in blue or puce

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Within the topographical service, cracks and/or restoration to stems of both pedestal comports; minor short hairlines to feet at the base of one low comport and very small chip at the back of the rim of another; restoration to one plate, which also has crazed and lifting turquoise enamel; a tiny chip at the back of the rim on two other plates; 9 plates and a low comport are substantially in good condition; the closely matching taller fruit-painted comport is repaired and the smaller one is in substantially good condition

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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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