CAULDON. Part of a service in fine earthenware with a blue background, England, 19th century. With contoured edge. The bottom decorated with coats of arms with supports of levrettes surmounted by a crown of marquis and flanked by the motto "God and the king, I yield it to no other". Marked in hollow CAULDON and stamped E.BOURGEOIS 21 rue Drouot PARIS. It includes 28 pieces including 10 large dinner plates, 6 soup plates, 10 dessert plates, an egg cup and a presentation dish with handle on pedestal. Joined a soup plate monogrammed HR. Chips on 5 plates.

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