An extensive combined Spode and Copeland & Garrett Ironstone dinner service 19th century

An extensive combined Spode and Copeland & Garrett Ironstone dinner service 19th century, decorated in the Imari palette with vases of Oriental flowers. Comprising: a soup tureen with cover and stand, 19 octagonal dishes in six sizes (the largest 53cm, the smallest 26cm), one square bowl, four sauce tureens with covers and stands, four vegetable dishes with covers, 14 soup plates, 23 plates of 24cm diameter, and 23 plates of 21.5cm diameter. (103)

Provenance: George and Elizabeth Johnson, Essex and thence by descent. Letter of provenance, and details of forbears, together with service.