Clarice Cliff "Crocus" Tea Service for Six
(English, 1899-1972)
22 piece service with hand painted crocus flower designs, "Bizarre by Clarice Cliff" backstamps, comprising: six cups with saucers; six dessert plates, 7 in.; creamer; sugar bowl; lidded "Athens" teapot, 6-3/4 x 10-1/2 in.; serving tray, 9-1/2 x 11 in.
Provenance: The Jimmy Greaves Collection; Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, England, Lot 503, sold March 9, 2011 (label attached on teapot); Private Collection, New York
Condition Report: teapot with area of repair/retouch at foot rim and rim; one cup restored (yellowing); some crazing /glaze crackle, scratches and wear
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(English, 1899-1972)
22 piece service with hand painted crocus flower designs, "Bizarre by Clarice Cliff" backstamps, comprising: six cups with saucers; six dessert plates, 7 in.; creamer; sugar bowl; lidded "Athens" teapot, 6-3/4 x 10-1/2 in.; serving tray, 9-1/2 x 11 in.
Provenance: The Jimmy Greaves Collection; Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, England, Lot 503, sold March 9, 2011 (label attached on teapot); Private Collection, New York
Condition Report: teapot with area of repair/retouch at foot rim and rim; one cup restored (yellowing); some crazing /glaze crackle, scratches and wear