Assorted Chinese Export Rose Medallion Tea Service Items, (51) pieces

late 19th and early 20th century, includes a lidded teapot marked "China" (6 in.); (11) teacups and (11) saucers with scalloped rims; (1) teacup and (1) saucer with smooth rim (both marked "China") (5) additional saucers with smooth rims (slightly varying sizes); (12) fruit bowls (6 in. dia); (3) demitasse cups; (4) demitasse saucers; and a tea bowl with spoon; all with gilt ground with floral decoration having alternating registers with figural and bird and flower motifs.
Private Collection, Virginia
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Teapot with chip to spout and two repaired breaks to handle; scattered chipping to rims and bases of several teacups and saucers, one teacup with broken handle (retained) and one with repaired break to handle; one fruit bowl with chipped rim and one with break to rim and hairline; some minor chipping to tea bowl and spoon; all items with varying wear to gilt and polychrome decoration.