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A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN PART TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE, circa 1790-1810, each painted with ochre and gilt decoration of a spreadwing eagle with a central monogram on ivory ground, edged within borders in blue enamel and gilt stars, comprising:
A coffee pot and cover with interlacing strap handle
A drum-form tea pot and cover with interlacing strap handle
A sugar bowl and cover with interlacing strap handle
Four coffee cups and five saucers
Three tea cups and four saucers
A coffee pot and cover with interlacing strap handle
A drum-form tea pot and cover with interlacing strap handle
A sugar bowl and cover with interlacing strap handle
Four coffee cups and five saucers
Three tea cups and four saucers