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Sat, May 21, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 844

Clarice Cliff "Crocus" Tea Service for Six

Estimate: $500 - $750

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

(English, 1899-1972)

22 piece service with hand painted crocus flower designs, "Bizarre by Clarice Cliff" backstamps, comprising: six cups with saucers; six dessert plates, 7 in.; creamer; sugar bowl; lidded "Athens" teapot, 6-3/4 x 10-1/2 in.; serving tray, 9-1/2 x 11 in.

Provenance: The Jimmy Greaves Collection; Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, England, Lot 503, sold March 9, 2011 (label attached on teapot); Private Collection, New York

Condition

teapot with area of repair/retouch at foot rim and rim; one cup restored (yellowing); some crazing /glaze crackle, scratches and wear