A Coalport dessert service by Arthur Perry and Percy Simpson, early 20th century
comprising thirteen plates and one twin-handled comport dish, decorated with a wide apple green, richly gilt with acorns, scrolls, and raised gold surrounding individually painted landscape reserves, artist signed 'A. Perry' and 'P.Simpson', some pieces titled the reverse, printed factory marks in green, numbered X5351/0 in gilt, 22cm diameter
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Provenance: Ivor Southorn Collection.

Condition Report

X-shaped hairline to one plate. A second plate with a crack to the rim. No further damage or restoration. The twin-handled dish has rubbing and heavy scratches to the painted landscape. The other plates show general signs of use and scratches when tilted in the right light, with some minor other wear to the landscapes and a few odd spots of wear to the green ground. One plate has some long crazing lines.

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