Service for twelve, all marked with underglaze blue pommel crossed swords, circa late 19th century to 1930 date period, hand-painted with varied floral sprays, scalloped rims with cobalt and gilt decoration, to include (18) serving pieces: a large soup tureen (12 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 9 in.) and a footed round covered vegetable bowl (9 x 13 x 11 in.) with cherub and cornucopia finials; a footed centerpiece bowl (4 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. diameter); (2) oval serving platters (16 in.); (2) oval serving platters (14 in.); oval serving tray (10 7/8 in.); round vegetable bowl (14 in.); round vegetable bowl (12 in.); (2) round footed serving bowls (10 in.); (2) oval vegetable bowls (10 7/8 in.); a lidded coffee pot (9 7/8 in.), creamer, and lidded sugar bowl; (2) gravy boats with integral undertrays (4 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 6 in.); open salt (2 in. diameter).
(97) tableware pieces to include: (12) dinner plates (9 7/8 in.); (13) salad plates (8 5/8 in.); (14) bread plates (6 1/4 in.), (12) rim soup bowls (16) cups (2 3/8 in.) and (14) saucers (5 7/8 in.); (14) dessert plates (7 in.).

Includes paperwork from family mentioning the antiques dealer from which the set was originally purchased in Germany circa 1949.

All pieces first quality; overall good estate condition, with minimal use wear; creamer with minute flake to finial flower petal; some bread plates with very minor rubbing to gilt edge.

$2,000 - 4,000