A FORTY-SEVEN PIECE LIMOGES TRANSFER PRINTED PORCELAIN DESSERT SERVICE, CIRCA 1880-1900, with transfer printed decoration of flowering shrubs, blackberries, birds, and insects comprising eleven dessert plates, a medium size oval platter, a large oval platter, eleven fruit bowls (eight with butterflies, three with insects), eleven tea cups, seven saucers (four with butterflies, three wish insects), a pair of covered tureens with shell finials, a large teapot with shell finial, a covered sugar bowl with shell finial, and a cream jug, several with green "A.K." mark for A. Klingenberg, Limoges,

In overall fair to good condition with minor rubbing and loss to transfer printed and gilt decoration, plus the following specific issues: dessert plates - one with chip to the rim; tea cups - one with a chip at the rim; saucers - one with a chip at the rim. Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.