A dinner set French porcelain, 19th century Comprising of: 18 dinner, 14 soup and 11 dessert plates, a serving plate, a fish serving platter, a sauce boat, a footed fruit stand, a tureen and cover, 2 olive dishes and 3 serving platters of increasing sizes Gilt monogram and pink and gilt lip decoration Marked C.H. Pillivuyt & Cie, Paris, Exp.1867, Medaille d'or (total of 53 pieces) (minor faults)

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