Americana Online
Description:
Large Group of Red Enamel- and Gilt-decorated Bird and Butterfly Export Porcelain, China, early 19th century, with approximately thirty-eight plates or dishes, fourteen cups and saucers, seven serving platters, three egg cups, two covered vegetable dishes, two tureens, a coffeepot, a shrimp plate, a sauceboat, a sugar bowl, and an unassociated lid, wd. to 18 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Plates and dishes have scattered rim chips and hairline cracks
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
ChinaStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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