"Japanese Grove" Tea Service by Coalport

Circa 1881, (16 pieces) including charger (14.5 in.); tea pot (6.75 in.); creamer; sugar; (6) demitasse cups; (2)demitasse plates; and (4) saucers. Each with old green Coalport mark to base.

Estate of Ruth Ellen Cook, Raleigh, NC

Boldly patterned in cobalt underglaze with birds and bamboo, trimmed and decorated in gilding.

Some gilding loss, especially to the demitasse saucers, creamer with no lid, old staple repairs to creamer, one demitasse cup repaired.

$400 - 600