Barr, Flight & Barr Porcelain Service
ca. 1804-1813, the partial coffee and tea service decorated with polychrome shell-painted central panels on a gilt ground, with Greek-fret gilt borders, most pieces with the impressed crowned "BFB" mark, the service including:
an open sugar bowl, h. 5", w. 7-3/4";
a waste bowl, h. 3", dia. 6-3/4";
a cream jug, h. 4-1/2", w. 5-1/2";
six coffee cups, h. 2-1/4";
six teacups, h. 2-1/2"; and
six saucers, dia. 5-1/2".
(21 pieces total)


Provenance: The Collection of Deborah & Eli Tullis, New Orleans, Louisiana.

There is a minor restoration to handle of sugar bowl, apparently cracked through two elements that attach it to the body and tip of the body under handle. Old, discolored restoration with about 1.5" x 1.5" are overspray to the interior. No additional chips, cracks, or restorations. Gilt is in near mint condition. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue an opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is in perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.