Lot 184
An English Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service
Sale 965 - Palm Beach Collections, Session I
Dec 8, 2021 10:00AM ET
Live / Palm Beach
Estimate
$800 - $1,200

Sold for $5,625

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An English Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service
CIRCA 1810-1825
comprising;
20 cabinet plates
4 shell bowls
5 shallow bowls
3 medium platters
2 small tureens and undertrays
center bowl;
34 items total.
Diameter of cabinet plate 8 1/2 inches.
Property from the Collection of a Prominent Family, John's Island, FL
Condition Report
The service is in good condition other than the gilt is rubbed on the rims and handles.  The cabinet plates vary slightly in diameter, 8 3/8" to 8 1/2", and vary slightly in depth.  There are four plates that have more loss of gilt and some scratches to the area of of color; one of the oval platters has some discoloration in three areas, and one of the sauce tureen under trays has more loss of color or scratches.
No chips or hairline cracks were found, nor were there any signs of restoration found.

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