Sale 5635
London, South Kensington
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8 December 2005
Price realised
GBP 660
Estimate
VARIOUS ITEMS OF SPODE BLUE AND WHITE NEW STONE CHINA CIRCA 1815, IMPRESSED MARKS, PATTERN NO. 3702 Each piece printed in underglaze-blue with stylised chinoiserie plants and flowers and pierced rockwork, enriched in gilding, comprising: a circular two-handled tureen, cover and stand, with richly-gilt branch-moulded handles and finial (chip to tureen); two covers; an oval drainer (hairline crack); a large shaped octagonal meat-dish; and a shaped octagonal serving-dish (some slight wear to gilding generally) The tureen 13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high
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