A Sèvres style dark-blue-ground ornithological tea service

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A Sèvres style dark-blue-ground ornithological tea service
painted with oval gilt-line panels of colourful exotic birds, comprising: a teapot and cover (thière 'Calabre'), a circular sugar bowl and cover, a milk jug (pot-à-lait à trois pieds) and four cups and saucers (gobelets 'litron' et soucoupes), imitation Sèvres marks, third quarter 19th century (some restoration)
See colour plate 17 (7)

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