A selection of KPM Berlin porcelain servicewares,, circa 1891-1915

painted with scattered sprays of flowers within ozier moulded borders and gilt scrolling borders to the rims, comprising eight plates, eight soup plates, five dessert plates, one large dish, two circular dishes, one oval meat dish and two sauceboats with fixed stands, blue sceptre marks, printed iron-red orb and KPM, printed WR monogram with Prussian Royal crown in iron-red for Emperor Wilhelm II, various dates in script

One circular dish: There are two flat chips to the rim. soup plate 1: There is one chip to the rim. soup plate 2: There is one chip to the rim. soup plate 3: There is one chip to the rim, one chip to the footrim. soup plate 4: There is one chip to the rim. soup plate 5: There is one chip to the rim, one chip to the footrim. soup plate 6: There is one chip to the rim. soup plate 7: There is one chip to the rim. soup plate 8: There is one chip to the rim. Oval meat dish: There is one chip to the rim. Large circular dish: There is one chip to the footrim.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Further pieces from this service were sold at Christies, 31 October 2002, lots 726-737