An EJD Bodley 'Blossom' tea service
circa 1876
comprising teapot and cover, twin-handled sugar bowl and cover, two teacups and saucers and a matched cylindrical jar and cover, printed registration marks, painted pattern number 5836 (10 pcs, including covers, restored)

Condition Report

wear to gilding around rims, light wear to painted decoration on saucers. Signs of use in the form of surface scratches to the teacups and saucers. Cover of cylindrical jar is restored. Teapot spout and handle both restored, chipped inner rim. Sucrier lid is also restored and resprayed.

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