2nd Chance Short Auction
Lot 143:
Description
An assembled collection of glazed ceramic tableware in a lettuce leaf and tomato pattern, in the style of Beswick or Crown Devon. The group is finished in vibrant shades of green with moulded textures and applied tomato-form accents. The collection consists of various serving items including multiple bowls of differing sizes, several large leaf-form platters, various plates, a sauce boat on a matching stand, a covered butter dish, and a pair of leaf-handled salad servers. A prominent feature is a large orange tomato-form tureen with a lid. One plate features a perforated surface. No maker’s marks are visible on the displayed surfaces.
Large triangular bowl: 9 inches
Circular leaf plate: 8 inches
Perforated plate: 8.5 inches.
Condition report:
The collection is in generally good condition. There is visible crazing to the glaze of the tomato-form tureen. Minor peripheral chips are present on the edges of some leaf-shaped items, consistent with age and use.
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