Clarice Cliff, Art Deco & 20th Century Design - 8th April 2009

Lot 401

'Tropic' a rare Clarice Cliff Bon Jour tea for two painted in colours inside green

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2000

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Description

'Tropic' a rare Clarice Cliff Bon Jour tea for two painted in colours inside green, pink and blue bands, comprising; teapot and cover, milk-jug and sugar basin, two cups, saucers and a side plate printed marks, small chip to tooth of cover, feint hairlines to sugar teapot 14.5 cm. high This tea set has the date code for March 1933. This pattern was previously known as Pink Tree, but an example painted with the pattern name 'Tropic' has been recorded.