Silver, Glass, Ceramics

June 10, 2008

LOT 259

Lot 259

Meissen Onion Pattern Service, late 19th/early 20th century

Meissen Onion Pattern Service, late 19th/early 20th century
Lot 259 Details
Meissen Onion Pattern Service, late 19th/early 20th century

comprising sixty-six pieces
minor condition noted
painted crossed swords marks in underglaze blue

Estimate $1,200-$1,800

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Comprising: 1 two-handled basket shape serving bowl 1 deep square serving bowl 1 triangle serving dish (small firing flaw to rim of one point) 3 sauce boats on stands, two with gilded rim (minor chip to edge of one corner of one gilded boat, and the other with a handle restored and a hairline crack where base meets stand; plain boat fine) 7 crescent shaped dishes, with gilded rim 4 fruit nappies 3 small bowls (minor touch up to rim of one) 3 side plates with gilded rim 8 side plates with plain rim 7 soup plates with plain rim (hairline crack from rim to base of one) 3 luncheon plates with gilded rim 19 dinner plates with gilded rim (one with hairline crack; one with minor basal rim chips) 5 dinner plates with plain rim

LOT 259
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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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.