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COPELAND, Antique Gilt Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, Circa 1851-95

About the Item

COPELAND - Rare - museum quality - antique porcelain ornithological luncheon or dessert service - each plate and comport hand painted with three different specimens of birds against leafy branches - floral sprays to the center and border of each piece - alternating sections of cobalt blue with the finest quality gilding - each piece with fluted & scalloped edges - incredible attention to detail with the underside of the tall comports completely decorated - total of 18 pieces (12 plates - 2 tall comports - 4 short comports) - impressed letters & numbers - hand painted model number on each piece - 1/2642 - each piece with under glaze blue factory stamp - United Kingdon - circa 1851-95. Excellent antique condition - restored tall comport - a few minor edge chips - minor gilding loss - otherwise in fine antique form with wear appropriate to age. Plate size - 8 1/8" Diameter x 3/4" Deep. Tall comport size - 8 3/8" Diameter x 3 5/8" High. Small comport size - 8 1/2" Diameter x 2 3/8" High.
  • Creator:
    Copeland (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 8.13 in (20.66 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Gilt,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1851-1895
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Professional restoration to tall comport. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265230098482