A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE

A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE
QIANLONG PERIOD, MID-18TH CENTURY
Brightly enameled with clusters of spring flowers encircled by gilt spearhead, the outer borders pink scale pattern alternating with turquoise cracked ice, issuing blossoms and with scattered cash medallions, all enriched with gilt, comprising:
A pair of soup tureens, covers and stands, 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm.) wide, the stands
A large oblong platter, 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm.) wide
An oblong platter, 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) wide
An oblong platter, 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm.) wide
A pair of oblong platters, 10 1/4 in. (26 cm.) wide
A pair of sauceboats, 8 in. (20.3 cm.) long
34 dinner plates, 9 in. (22.8 cm.) diameter
24 soup plates, 9 in. (22.8 cm.) diameter
Two butter plates, 6 3/8 in. (16.3 cm.) diameter