Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 105

Lot 105

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Service, late 19th century

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Service, late 19th century
Lot 105 Details
Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Service, late 19th century

comprising one-hundred and forty-six pieces:
20 plates, dia. 10.8" — 27.5 cm
24 plates, dia. 10" — 25.5 cm
25 soup plates, dia. 9.4" — 24 cm
33 plates, dia. 8" — 20.2 cm
15 cups
9 saucers
4 oval platters, length 11.6" — 29.5 cm
pedestal-footed comport
pedestal-footed small bowl
pierced pedestal-footed comport
leaf dish
square dish
cheese tray
pair of gravy boats
teapot
2 milk jugs
3 cream jugs
2 rectangular serving trays
minor chips
impressed numerals, painted crossed swords marks in underglaze blue

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $5,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor chips to cheese tray, gravy boat spouts and touched-up rim chips to several tea cups; otherwise in substantially good condition; many pieces with two engraved cancellation marks

LOT 105
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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