English and European Ceramics and Glass - 7th May 2014
Lot 202
A black basalt part tea service commemorating the Battle of Vitoria dated 1813
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £450
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Description
A black basalt part tea service commemorating the Battle of Vitoria dated 1813, each piece inscribed 'India Portugal Spain Vittoria 21st June 1813', the reverses applied with a bust of Wellington being crowned by Britannia, the spouts modelled as mythical beasts. Comprising: a teapot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, and a milk jug. (5)