Antique · Ridgways Empire · Cobalt Blue & Gilt · 7-Piece Fruit / Dessert Set
At a Glance
Antique Ridgways Empire Royal Semi Porcelain fruit / dessert service, made in England.
Includes: 1x large serving bowl + 6x matching fruit / dessert bowls
Condition: Antique pre-owned condition with crazing, gilt wear, surface marks and one small rim chip / nibble to a smaller bowl (see Condition & Notes below).
Condition & Notes
Six fruit / dessert bowls: Several have glaze crazing, including some more extensive crazing visible to the undersides of 2 bowls. One bowl has a small chip / nibble to the rim. There is rubbing and loss to the gilt decoration, particularly around the rims, together with light surface scratches, small marks and some age-related discolouration / staining. There are also occasional manufacturing or decorator's marks to the undersides.
Large serving bowl: Good antique condition overall with wear consistent with age and previous use. There is rubbing and some loss to the gilding, particularly around the rim, together with light surface scratches and small marks. There are occasional small coloured specks and minor manufacturing / glaze imperfections, including a small rough/glaze blemish to the underside, shown in the photographs. No obvious chips, cracks or crazing are visible.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
Item Details
- Brand:
- Ridgways
- Pattern:
- Empire
- Item Type:
- Fruit / Dessert Serving Set
- Material:
- Royal Semi Porcelain
- Country of Manufacture:
- England
Design & Finish
Rich cobalt blue borders with gilt edging and delicate brown floral and festoon decoration on a white ground. The seven pieces form a matching Ridgways Empire fruit / dessert service.
Size & Measurements (Approx.)
- Serving bowl diameter:
- 24cm Small Bowl Diameter: 15cm
- Serving bowl height:
- 6.5cm Small Bowl Height: 2.75cm
All measurements are approximate.
What You’ll Receive
- 1x large serving bowl
- 6x matching individual fruit / dessert bowls
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