£60
An Aynsley quartet tea service in the 'Orchid' pattern, Rd No 145814, comprising: a serving tray with scalloped rim and twin shell handles, 42cm wide; a teapot and cover of ovoid form with shell finial, 14cm high; a milk jug, 7.5cm high; a sugar bowl, 5.5cm high; and four teacups and saucers, all with printed marks (12) (at fault)
The tray shows a repair to one handle. One saucer shows a hairline crack approximately 2.5cm long running from the rim to the centre. The milk jug shows a chip to the rim approximately 5mm wide, a descending hairline crack approximately 3cm long, and stained crazing and a glazing fault to the interior. The sugar bowl shows a chip to the rim approximately 5mm wide. One cup shows a chip to the rim approximately 8mm wide. All pieces show fine surface crazing (stained in places), surface wear and minor rubbing to the gilt highlights.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
32.4% inc VAT*
