18th/19th century, enamel and gilt decoration, comprising; lidded tea caddy with floral sprays, gilt and enamel banding, berry form finial, accession number to base, 5-3/8 x 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.; lidded custard cup, floral and foliate motifs, gilt finial, accession number to base, 3-1/8 x 3-1/4 x 2-1/2 in.; saucer with cobalt blue and gilt banding centering on cobalt and gilt cartouche, 1 x 6-1/8 x 6-1/8 in.
Provenance: Property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Art
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Property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Art
surface dirt and accretion, loss to gilt and enamel, anomalies and pinholes; tea caddy lid with 3/8 in chip and retouch (see blacklight photos); custard cup with crazing to lid; plate with retouch (see blacklight photos); saucer with spidercrack to base and 1/8 in. chip to rim - Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.