Image Lot Price Description

3526
$907.50

LOT OF EXPORT PORCELAIN FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET.

China. 18/19th century. The lot made up of a tea set painted with an eagle done in sepia accented with gilt, includes: 5-1/2″ h teapot, 5-1/2″ h covered sugar, 5″ h tea caddy, 5″ h helmet form creamer, 7-1/2″ plate, 5-1/2″ saucer, 3-1/2″ cup, and 3-3/4″ handled cup. PROVENANCE: By descent thru the family of William Gano Pierce (1825 – 1875) who sailed from New York on board the Samuel Russell under Captain T. D. Palmer to Hong Kong, arriving June 15th, 1849. He remained in China for eight years. By direct descent through the family to the current owner. CONDITION: Scattered crazing to the glaze, covered sugar with line at rim, tea caddy with line at rim, cup with hairlines. 51637-3 (600-800) – Lot 3526


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017
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