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Lot 749
A WORCESTER PORCELAIN PART DESSERT SERVICE
CIRCA 1775, BLUE CRESCENT MARKS
Closed10 May 2018
Price Realised
USD 137,500
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A WORCESTER PORCELAIN PART DESSERT SERVICE
CIRCA 1775, BLUE CRESCENT MARKS
Of 'Lord Henry Thynne' type, each painted with a central landscape cartouche reserved within a turquoise chain pattern, the cobalt-blue border alternating variant gilt patterns and suspending fruit swags, comprising: two ice pails, covers and liners; a footed compote; two large square dishes; two medium square dishes; three smaller square dishes; two oval sauce tureen stands; four kidney-shaped dishes; two fluted oval dishes; fourteen scalloped plates; together with a Worcester fluted tea service, of similar date and decoration, the border gilt with a chain pattern, including: a teapot and cover; a sugar-bowl and cover; a cream-jug; a tea canister and cover; a waste bowl; nine teacups and saucers; and five coffee-cups
11 3/8 in. (28.7 cm.) long, the compote
CIRCA 1775, BLUE CRESCENT MARKS
Of 'Lord Henry Thynne' type, each painted with a central landscape cartouche reserved within a turquoise chain pattern, the cobalt-blue border alternating variant gilt patterns and suspending fruit swags, comprising: two ice pails, covers and liners; a footed compote; two large square dishes; two medium square dishes; three smaller square dishes; two oval sauce tureen stands; four kidney-shaped dishes; two fluted oval dishes; fourteen scalloped plates; together with a Worcester fluted tea service, of similar date and decoration, the border gilt with a chain pattern, including: a teapot and cover; a sugar-bowl and cover; a cream-jug; a tea canister and cover; a waste bowl; nine teacups and saucers; and five coffee-cups
11 3/8 in. (28.7 cm.) long, the compote
A WORCESTER PORCELAIN PART DESSERT SERVICE
CIRCA 1775, BLUE CRESCENT MARKS
Of 'Lord Henry Thynne' type, each painted with a central landscape cartouche reserved within a turquoise chain pattern, the cobalt-blue border alternating variant gilt patterns and suspending fruit swags, comprising: two ice pails, covers and liners; a footed compote; two large square dishes; two medium square dishes; three smaller square dishes; two oval sauce tureen stands; four kidney-shaped dishes; two fluted oval dishes; fourteen scalloped plates; together with a Worcester fluted tea service, of similar date and decoration, the border gilt with a chain pattern, including: a teapot and cover; a sugar-bowl and cover; a cream-jug; a tea canister and cover; a waste bowl; nine teacups and saucers; and five coffee-cups
11 3/8 in. (28.7 cm.) long, the compote
CIRCA 1775, BLUE CRESCENT MARKS
Of 'Lord Henry Thynne' type, each painted with a central landscape cartouche reserved within a turquoise chain pattern, the cobalt-blue border alternating variant gilt patterns and suspending fruit swags, comprising: two ice pails, covers and liners; a footed compote; two large square dishes; two medium square dishes; three smaller square dishes; two oval sauce tureen stands; four kidney-shaped dishes; two fluted oval dishes; fourteen scalloped plates; together with a Worcester fluted tea service, of similar date and decoration, the border gilt with a chain pattern, including: a teapot and cover; a sugar-bowl and cover; a cream-jug; a tea canister and cover; a waste bowl; nine teacups and saucers; and five coffee-cups
11 3/8 in. (28.7 cm.) long, the compote
Acquired from Delomonse & Son, Ltd., London, as an anniversary gift from David to Peggy Rockefeller, May and July 1954 (the dessert service).
The Lady Ludlow collection (the tea and coffee service).
With the Antique Porcelain Co., London, acquired through Delomosne & Son, Ltd., London, as a Christmas gift from David to Peggy Rockefeller, November 1954 (the tea and coffee service).
With Cecil Davis, London, October 1951 (the tea canister).
The Lady Ludlow collection (the tea and coffee service).
With the Antique Porcelain Co., London, acquired through Delomosne & Son, Ltd., London, as a Christmas gift from David to Peggy Rockefeller, November 1954 (the tea and coffee service).
With Cecil Davis, London, October 1951 (the tea canister).
D. Fennimore et al., The David and Peggy Rockefeller Collection: Decorative Arts, New York, 1992, vol. IV, pp, 170-171, no. 184.
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