Sale 2344
New York
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30 September - 1 October 2010
Price realised
USD 1,125
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A GROUP OF FRENCH PORCELAIN WARES FROM 'SERVICE A CHIFFRE DORE DE L'EMPEREUR NAPOLEON III', VARIOUS MARKS FOR SEVRES, 1846-1867, each with gilt initial 'N' within a scrollwork cartouche comprising a dinner plate; twelve salad plates; two navette-form dishes; a large serving bowl; an octofoil footed compote; a saucer dish; a two-handled bowl, cover and stand; a large jug and cover; a teacup and saucer (saucer broken); and a small sugar bowl and cover; together with a Sevres-style gilt white cup and a saucer; an opaline glass beaker and a finger bowl; Please see condition report for more detailed information The serving bowl 11 1/8in. (28.3cm.) diameter (31)
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