16-PIECE WEDGWOOD CREAMWARE DESSERT SERVICE,circa 1800, impressed marks. Shell-shaped serving dishes have cobalt blue borders with sponged fossil patterns; decoration of scattered butterflies, chrysanthemums and peonies. Comprising two covered conch-form sauce tureens with undertrays; two large, one medium and three small clam-shell shaped dishes, eight dessert plates - 13 1/2 in. long, the largest dish. Estimate $1,000-1,500
The two covered conch-form sauce tureens have general glaze loss on the rims, one of the pieces has two chips on the lid.
There is glaze loss on the rims of the three small clam-shell shaped dishes.
There is a small chip on the underside of one of the dessert plates and general glaze loss on their rims.
There is general glaze loss on the rims of the two large conch-form trays, one with glaze loss on some of the floral decorations as well.
