Birds, Flowers and Insects (38 pieces) German, late 19th century, polychrome decoration with gilt rims, including 20 plates 8-1/4 in. to 9-3/4 in., 7 rim soups 9-1/2 in., [three chipped foot rims, three with repaired rim chip, gilding worn]; numerous serving pieces, including fish platter 23-1/2 in., large ogee-form covered dish with handles 9-1/4 x 13 in., large oval platter 18 in. [repaired], large oval platter with upturned handles 19-3/4 in., rectangular covered dish 7 x 12-3/4 in., square dish 13 in., oval dish 11 in., and two round dishes 9-1/2 in. [both with repaired rims]; all marked with underglaze blue crossed swords with hilts and all marks scratched through as seconds,. Condition: good condition, except as noted, various anomalies as made, slight wear to pattern in bottom of some dishes. Provenance: Collection of Anne and Robert K. Zelle, Nashville, Tennessee and Gulf Stream, Florida good condition, except as noted, various anomalies as made, slight wear to pattern in bottom of some dishes