A C. J. Mason pale blue-ground part tea-service, painted in colours with birds nest amongst flowering and fruiting branches within a border of vine leaves moulded in relief, enriched in gilt, comprising: a low oval teapot with swans head spout with richly gilt wings moulded in relief and snake handle, cover with fruit finial, and stand; a sugar-box with snake handles and cover; a milk-jug; two tea cups; two coffee cups; and four saucers, circa 1820