Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | April 10, 2024
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 6
British Porcelain Dessert Service, Possibly Samuel Alcock
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
19th century, 33 pieces, each with finely painted central floral decoration surrounded with gilt accents and a teal ground, comprising: large footed compote, 7-1/2 x 11 in.; pair of lidded compotes, 7-3/4 x 7-7/8 in.; three rectangular trays, 1-1/2 x 11-5/8 x 8-1/2 in.; four ovoid trays, 1-1/2 x 11 x 8-3/4 in.; four handled plates, 1-1/2 x 10-1/4 x 9-3/8 in.; 19 plates, 1 x 9 in. diameter
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Condition
anomalies, pinholes, crazing, scratches to surface, loss to gilt and enamel, some scattered hairlines; large compote with repair to joint of foot and base of bowl; one lid with crack from rim
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Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
