A Meissen part cabaret tea and coffee service, 20th century, of B-form, with twice cancelled crossed swords, decorated with floral sprigs and gilt detail comprising teapot and cover, coffee pot and cover, twin-handled sucrier and cover, five teacups, six saucers, six sideplates and a tray, painted and impressed marks (a.f, sold as seen)

Condition Report

Tray - Broken into two pieces, gilt almost completely worn.
Teapot - Stapled repair to rim and handle
Sideplates - Three with broken and repaired sections, including one extensively
Coffee pot - finial to cover missing, broken section to rim
Saucers - no damages

Teacups - One with broken section to foot, another with rim chip and associated hairline, a third with a small foot rim chip

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