18 CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN DESSERT PLATES,Circa 1890, Pirkenhammer underglaze green mark. Shaded turquoise, the center with hand-painted fruit motif, surrounded by scrolling gilt design; scalloped border with gilt rim - 9 in. diam. Estimate $300-500
PROVENANCE: Estate of Suzanne S. Holcomb, Washington, DC
In overall good condition. Detailed report as follows: Two plates with two chips on rim and two losses to glazed ground; One with losses to central decoration; two with losses to gilt decoration; one with losses to glazed ground; five with single chip to rim; three with single chip to rim and losses to glazed ground.