A set of eight Limoges porcelain teacups and saucers

A set of eight Limoges porcelain teacups and saucers, mid 19th century, each painted in coloured enamels with a stag, within gilt borders, the cups impressed REES, mid 19th century; and a set of twelve Limoges porcelain plates, each decorated in coloured enamels with a sportsman, mid 19th century, within a gilt border, 18.5cm diameter

Provenance: Shefford Woodlands House, Berkshire

The proceeds of sale from this collection will be donated to a number of local charities.

See Meslin-Perrier & Segonds-Perrier, Limoges (2002), p. 416 where Rees is listed as a decorator in 1852.

Condition Report:
This service has had some use in its life so there is some wear/scratching to the enamels and gilding. Probably at some point in its commercial history the damaged or restored items were withdrawn for despite the wear, no serious damage or restoration has been noted.