Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 583
25 Piece English Minton Tea Service, 11 Dessert Plates
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 |
circa 1883, gilt and molded rose flower decoration in the "Blind Earl" pattern after Worcester, with transfer Minton marks, including 10 teacups; 11 saucers; three plates, 9-1/2 in.; domed lid, 3 x 6-1/4 in.; together with a set of 11 dessert plates, impressed "Minton China" marks, retailer transfer marks for Tiffany & Co., elaborate scroll and floral borders, 7-3/4 in.
Provenance: Stansted Park Country House, Hampshire, England; Sotheby's Country House Sale, Lot 591 for 25 pieces (label attached to plate); Private Collection, New York
Condition
some small scattered edge chips, five teacups with hairlines, some teacups with stained interiors, one saucer with hairline, one saucer with riveted repair, other scratches and losses to gilt; dessert plates with light wear
