Emporium Auction | October 23, 2020
Fri, Oct 23, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 459
23 Piece Cobalt and Gilt Dessert Service
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British/Continental, 16 piece set with molded rocaille borders and intricate gilt patterns against a cobalt blue ground, the centers brightly painted with floral clusters, comprising 12 dessert plates, 8-3/4 in.; two round serving dishes; two square serving dishes; together with a similarly decorated set of seven dessert plates with British Royal Coat of Arms transfer mark, probably Hicks & Meigh, 8-7/8 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina
three plates with repaired breaks, one with large crack; Hicks & Meigh plates with some glaze crazing and stains, one with rim chip; some losses to paint and gilt decoration, scratches and wear consistent with age and use
Condition
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