Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853
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Ridgway Sublime Tea Service, Gilt Foliage with Dedication, Victorian, 1853
About the Item
- Creator:Ridgway Porcelain (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 26
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1853
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In perfect antique condition without any damage or repairs, virtually no rubbing and only one item with fine crazing.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A-RID971stDibs: LU4805127757372
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