DAME LAURA KNIGHT DBE, RA, RWS (1877-1970) FOR FOLEY, A TEA SERVICE FOR SIX PERSONS, comprising six cups, saucers and side plates, milk jug and sugar bowl, the reserves painted in black depicting Cupid and female figures, within green and black striped borders, black printed factory marks, V611. (20) Designed by Dame Laura Knight for the 1934 Harrods & Art Industry exhibitions

One cup with star hairline to well, taken colour; most saucers and side plates with 'sugary' textured glaze faults noted to underside of rims and some with associated silvery discolouration; one side plate with three slightly ground areas to the edge; all pieces with losses to the painted design, heaviest losses to the milk jug, side plates and sauces, all pieces with minor to heavy losses to design.