The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

In overall good decorative condition and ready to use. With some very minor rubbing and wear to the gilding and enamels, and some very minor chips to the applied flowers and extremities. Slight surface scratching.

One oval-shaped tureen, cover and stand -- The tureen broken in two and restuck, with traces of old glue, and some small associated chips.
One large circular serving-dish
Two square-shaped serving-bowls
One sauceboat on fixed stand
Two small oblong dishes with handles
Twenty-five dinner-plates -- One example with a 1.5 cm rim chip, ten examples with small rim chips. The rest in good decorative order.
Nine soup-cups with eleven saucers -- One soup-cup with a small flake to the enamels of one handle.
Twelve soup-plates -- Two examples with minor rim chips, the others in good order.
Seven pierced dessert-plates -- Two examples with very minor rim chipping. The rest in good order.

For further information please contact the sale coordinator Ellis Martin on emartin@christies.com.