Lot 386 , A Chinese Export famille rose part tea service, c.1770, teapot 23cm (12)

A Chinese Export famille rose part tea service, c.1770, each piece gilt decorated with the cypher HHM or W, and flower sprays, with lambrequin borders, teapot 23cm (12)
Estimate £150-250

Teapot has later European metal sifting plate pinned in from the interior with two metal circular rivets to each side of the spout on the exterior, the spout is in good order though, there is a slight glaze loss to the handle otherwise good.
The spoon tray, teapot stand, 8 inch saucer dish and sugar bowl are in good condition, two teabowls are cracked, one is badly broken and reglued, the fourth is in good condition, both saucers with slight wear to the interior and one with a small shallow rim chip.



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Sold for £550