THIRTEEN PIECE ENGLISH PORCELAIN BOTANICAL & BIRD DESSERT SERVICE WITH RETICULATED BORDER,Late 19th century. Signed and dated. Hand-painted reticulated plates having bird & botanical decoration; each artist signed by Fred Miller, London; one plate signed verso with "This dessert service was designed and executed for Samuel Chitty by Fred Miller in the reign of Victoria A.D. 1880-1881." Comprised of ten plates and three low tazzas. Flowers depicted include Zinnia, Crocus, Water Buttercup, Marsh Marigold and Winter Jasmine. - Plates: 9 5/8". Tazza: 8 1/4" high. Estimate $300-400
One plate having old restoration, otherwise very good.
