A Ridgway gray-ground part dessert service circa 1830-35

each piece painted in the center with an arrangment of fruit or flowers within the gilt scroll- and floral-molded rim, comprising: a footed reticulated basket, two diamond-shaped two-handled dishes, two square two-handled dishes and twelve plates, pattern number 2023 in red script. 17 pieces.

A footed reticulated basket: There are a few very small discolored areas; two approximate 2-inch haircracks running down the rim to the pierced area and several short haircracks running upwards towards the rim from the reticulations as well as very short haircracks around the piercings. There is another approximate 2-inch haircrack running from the piercings towards the center of the bowl and several very short fine haircracks running horizontally from the stem of the bowl. Two diamond-shaped two-handled dishes: in good condition. Two square two-handled dishes: One has two approximate 5-inch haircracks running around the cavetto area and stopping about 1 inch apart from each end. The other in good condition. Twelve plates: Some very minor and occasional wear to the gilding, especially in the cavetto area. One with a very fine 1-inch haircrack running down the rim. Otherwise in good condition.
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