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Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

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LOT 139

Lot 139

Minton Pink Ground Dessert Service, Désiré Leroy, c.1880

Minton Pink Ground Dessert Service, Désiré Leroy, c.1880
Lot 139 Details
Minton Pink Ground Dessert Service, Désiré Leroy, c.1880

the plates finely painted in white enamel with birds and insects amongst flowering shrubs within pierced gilt Greek key borders, comprising eighteen pieces:
16 plates
pedestal comport
low comport

some minor condition noted
plates diameter 9.6" — 24.4 cm.
five signed Leroy, impressed marks, painted pattern numbers G2660/7 and printed marks in puce including retailers’ marks for T. Goode & Co., London

Estimate $1,200-$1,800

Realised: $10,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

There is no painted decoration at all on the two comports; five of the plates are signed Leroy (all in good condition); hairline crack at centre of one unsigned plate and small cracks at rim of another; repair to rim of low cake stand; otherwise in good condition

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  • 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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