(lot of 11) Sevres-style porcelain partial tea service, decorated with raised gilt enamel, painted floral bouquets, spurious blue interlaced Ls mark, including: (1) teapot, approx 5.25"h, (1) cream jug, approx 3.5"h, (1) bronze-mounted sugar bowl and cover, approx 4 7/8"h, 3.5"diam, (5) handled cups and covers, approx 3"h, (3) handled cups and covers, (one) cover with small chip to underside of rim, approx 3.75"h; 5lbs total **Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)**

CR 6.9.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 2217- after careful visual and UV light examinations, I note only that one lid with small chip and hairline at rim, see images, the other pieces appear overall intact and free of major loss or restoration, there is typical wear and loss to gilt painted trim, with some possible later touchups, guilt, minor wear to painted decoration and light roughness underfoot, no major loss or restorations observed

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