Ginori Italy Tête-à-Tête "Italian Fruit" Coffee service for two, eleven pieces, designed around 1770, green and gold stamp mark 2nd half 20th century, cylinder and pear shape, polychrome decoration of a central plum fruit, blossom branches and scattered flowers, scalloped edge and gilt rims, comprising a centrepiece, two place settings, oval pastry dish and confectionery bowl, the foot of the lid chipped and the cream jug with two "flea bites" to the rim, otherwise good condition, h jug 20 cm, h cup complete 6.5 cm each, d plate 19.5 cm each, l bowl max. 24 cm.

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