A group of Spode 'Prince of Wales' tea and coffee wares, circa 1806

A small rare group of Spode 'Prince of Wales' service tea and coffeewares, circa 1806, pattern 1112, gold on orange/red ground incorporating the Prince of Wales feathers with milky coffee coloured enamel bands to the borders, numbered in gilt, otherwise unmarked, comprising two teacups, one coffee can and two saucers, with slop basin, 15.8cm diameter (one teacup and saucer with stapled repairs)

For further detail, see Leonard Whiter, 'Spode, A History of the Family, Factory & Wares from 1733-1833', 2nd edition, 1978, page 85 and Robert Copeland, 'Spode & Copeland Marks & other relevant intelligence'.

Condition Report

Slop basin - Hairlines to centre and another descending from the rim
One teacup with stapled repair, saucer with stapled repairs and missing section
Coffee can with small section of gilt missing to rim, some minor pattern wear to saucer

No further damages or repairs

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