A Chelsea circular tureen, cover and stand circa 1765

each applied with yellow-edged flowers, the centre of the stand, the interior of the cover and tureen painted with flower sprays, the cup with a tulip knop

Tureen- horizontal haircrack running above the flower sprays, approx. 3in. length, not visible on the exterior. Some typical small chips to applied flowers, minor wear to gilt rim. Cover- several large chips to the tulip knop. Some losses to the leaves and stem. Minor chips to the applied flowers. Stand- overall in good condition. Some typical small chips to the applied flowers. Some wear to the gilding on rims.
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