Representative tea service, Pirkenhammer (Brezová Plan, Bohemia), after 1890. 21 pieces, for six persons. Porcelain, bulbous vessel forms, classicist "New Vienna" decoration with arabesque decoration in gold and gold enamel and delicate floral garlands in polychrome painting. Gold rim, handle and knobs gilded and set off in black. Minimal wear to the teapot spout, other parts in immaculate condition. Ink stamp mark. Teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, six cups with saucers, six cake plates. Porcelain tea set for 6 persons, 21 pieces, richly decorated in gold and polychrome flower paint. Tea pot minor damage at muzzle. Stamp mark: Pirkenhammer, Bohemia, after 1890.

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