18-PIECE PARIS PORCELAIN PARTIAL DESSERT SERVICE,mid-19th century. Including 14 luncheon plates, three shell-form dishes, center basket, and two partial unassembled three-tiered dessert stands. Each with gilding throughout; the border with gilt-floral panels alternating polychrome birds - 8 1/2 in. diam., plates; 10 1/2 in. high, basket. Estimate $300-400
All plates and dishes with considerable wear to the central gilt medallions; less wear on the decorative border. The center basket with extensive repairs on the pedestal base.
