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Lot 64:
Description
This porcelain tea service is manufactured by Phoenix China, a trade name of Thomas Forester and Sons Ltd. based in Longton, Staffordshire, England. The collection is decorated in the Imari style, utilizing a palette of navy blue, peach, and gold. The design features transfer-printed cobalt blue borders and floral sprays of peach roses, accented with hand-applied gilding on the rims and scrolled handles. The service consists of seven teacups, seven saucers, six side plates, and one large square serving plate with scalloped corners. The cups exhibit flared rims and low footed bases. The undersides of the pieces are marked with a brown printed winged globe logo and the words Phoenix China, alongside the handwritten pattern number 4937 in orange.
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Condition report:
The set is in good vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks, or professional repairs. There is minor, expected wear to the gilded accents on the rims and handles consistent with age and previous use. Small dark specks on the undersides are original firing flaws from the manufacturing process.
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