A large and extensive early 19th century Spode tea service, ...

Hammer

£700

A large and extensive early 19th century Spode tea service, each piece decorated in enamels with pink roses, painted red Spode marks to underside and pattern number 3886, comprising:
teapot and cover,
two-handled lidded sucrier,
cream jug,
three octagonal plates (2 x 21.5cm x 1 17.5cm)
ten large and nine small cups (and ten saucers),
(25 pieces excluding lids and saucers)

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Condition Report: As follows

Teapot and cover - there are three hairlines prevalent emanating from the inside of the lip (where the lid sits upon), spout is OK, the handle OK too, the cover has two small pinhead (one double-sized pinhead) chips to the underside of the cover. The final as a bud as worn gilding.
Two cake plates with re-entrant corners - in reasonable condition although some gilding has been rubbed and some surface scratches are noted.
Two handled, lidded sucrier - has a small firing crack (1cm) to the inside, handles are OK, some gilt rubbing, the cover appears OK but also with rubbing and two small firing cracks to the underside.
Milk and cream jug - appears in good condition, with no problems to the handle, foot looks good.
Saucers/dishes - red painted marks underside '3886' patter,. All appear in good condition, one has a tiny matchhead-sized chip to the foot, some gilt rubbing throughout.
Larger cups - some rubbing mostly on the inside of the bottom well and on the outside of a few. Handles all appear intact, one handle moved slightly during the firing process.
Smaller cups (9) - generally in good order with some gilt rubbing. One smaller cup has a handle slightly moved during the firing process. Gilding good on the whole. Excellent painting of the pink roses. handles and feet good.