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Description:
Royal Vienna Porcelain Service with Tray, Austria, 19th century, enamel decorated and gilded to a cobalt ground, consisting of a covered coffeepot, ht. 8 3/8; covered cream jug, ht. 7; covered sugar bowl, ht. 5 5/8; six cups and saucers; and a shaped oval tray, lg. 24 1/2 in.; beehive marks and inscribed titles.
Provenance: A New England Institution.
Estimate $1,000-2,000
In overall very good condition. Wear to the gilt on the handles and rim of tray, as well some dark toning in the center medallion. Some slight wear to the gilt on other pieces, particularly near the rims of the coffeepot and cream jug. Speckled toning to the saucers. Otherwise no signs of damage or repairs.
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AustriaStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.