Chinese Export part dinner service, c. 1820, China, (24) pieces, gilt and green enameled porcelain, decorated with 'sacred bird and butterfly' pattern, showing insects, birds, fruits and flowers, an assembled set with slight variations in decoration between pieces, comprising (8) dinner plates, approx. 9.5"dia, (8) dinner bowls, approx. 9.5" dia, (2) small dishes, 8"dia, (1) larger oval platter, 13"l, (1) small shaped oval platter, 9.5"l, (1) round bowl, 9.75"dia, (1) sauce boat, 8"l, (1) condiment pot, 3.5"h x 4.25"dia, and (1) larger tureen with cover, approx. 10"h x 16"l x 9"w

Provenance: A Private Collection: 27 West 67th Street, NYC; Elinor Gordon, PA

Good, enamel generally well preserved, gilding showing wear, two plates with small edge chips, five bowls with fleabite edge chips or spots of roughness, firing imperfections, **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.