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Lot #22: China Closet #2 (1 of 2)

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Location:

Billingham Street, Somerville, MA, 02144

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Mon, August 24 2026 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

1: Porcelain Jam/Mustard Jar Lead Title: Vintage Porcelain Condiment Lidded Jar with Fruit Motif Description: A charming white porcelain condiment or jam jar featuring two small side handles, a notched lid for a spoon, and a gold-painted top finial and rim. The body is decorated with an apple/pear design, and the lid features a blackberry vine motif. Dimensions: Approx. 3.5" W (handle to handle) x 3.5" H (to top of finial). Condition: Very Good. No visible chips or cracks. Gold detailing remains bright. Quantity: 1 2: Silver-Plated Creamer & Sugar Set Lead Title: Vintage Silver-Plated Pedestal Creamer and Open Sugar Bowl Description: A matching vintage silver-plated service set featuring a classic fluted body design on a rounded pedestal base. Includes one single-handled creamer pitcher and one double-handled open sugar bowl. Perfect for classic tea or coffee service. Dimensions: Creamer: Approx. 4" W (handle to spout) x 3.25" H Sugar Bowl: Approx. 4.75" W (handle to handle) x 3.25" H Condition: Good. Shows light surface scratches, areas of tarnish, and wear consistent with vintage age. Would benefit from a gentle polish. Quantity: 2 pieces total 3: Pewter Syrup/Cream Pitcher Lead Title: Vintage Hinged-Lid Pewter Pitcher Description: A heavy, vintage pewter cream or syrup pitcher featuring a classic rounded belly shape, a sturdy curved handle, and a functional thumb-lift hinged lid. Dimensions: Approx. 4.5" W (handle to spout) x 3.25" H. Condition: Fair to Good. Shows a natural aged patina, surface scuffs, and minor pitting typical of vintage pewterware. Hinged lid works smoothly. Quantity: 1 4: Hand-Painted Ceramic Sugar Bowl Lead Title: Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Lidded Sugar Bowl Description: A rustic, hand-painted ceramic sugar bowl or condiment pot featuring a cream background base with green trim and a blue morning glory/floral motif. Outfitted with two side handles and a coordinating lid with a twisted green finial. Dimensions: Approx. 5.25" W (handle to handle) x 4" H. Condition: Good vintage condition. Features minor manufacturing glaze irregularities and light crazing typical of handmade earthenware pottery. Quantity: 1 5: Blue & White Gravy Boat Set Lead Title: Royal Worcester "Fireproof" Blue and White Gravy Boat with Matching Underplate Description: An elegant porcelain gravy boat with an attached or matching underplate tray. Features a classic transferware design with an intricate geometric border and floral bouquets in deep cobalt blue over a clean white glaze. Stamped on the reverse: "Royal Worcester, Made in England, Fireproof, Shape 18, Size 5". Dimensions: Underplate measures approx. 7.25" L x 5.25" W. Condition: Very Good. Crisp pattern and bright glaze. Shows minor shelf wear on the unglazed base ring. Quantity: 1 set (2 nested pieces) 6: Silver-Plated Serving Tray / Coaster Lead Title: Vintage Silver-Plated Round Tray with Gadroon Edge Description: A small round silver-plated serving tray or large bottle coaster featuring an ornate gadroon (rope-style) molded border and a recessed center ring. Dimensions: Approx. 9.75" in diameter. Condition: Fair to Good. Surface shows visible tarnish, scuffs, and cleaning swirl marks consistent with regular use. Quantity: 1 7: Mid-Century Owl Tray Lead Title: Mid-Century Modern Black Composite Owl Plate / Tray Description: A round decorative plate or small serving tray in a matte black composite or lacquered material. The center features a charming Mid-Century style graphic print of a stylized owl perched on a branch in gold, cream, and grey tones. Dimensions: Approx. 10.75" in diameter. Condition: Good. Shows light superficial surface scratches and minor scuffs to the black finish from previous handling. Quantity: 1 8: Large Hand-Painted Platter Lead Title: Large Oval Hand-Painted Floral Ceramic Platter Description: A substantial ceramic serving platter featuring an oblong oval shape. The wide rim is decorated with vibrant hand-painted orange daisies, deep blue scrolled leaves, and purple flourishes over a cream/ivory background. Dimensions: Approx. 15.5" L x 11.5" W. Condition: Good. Bright glazes. Shows light overall surface crazing and a few minor glaze pinholes from original firing. Quantity: 1 9 Title/Description: Vintage Pewter Lidded Sugar Bowl / Condiment Jar Details: A charming vintage colonial-style metal sugar bowl or condiment celler crafted from heavy pewter. Features a circular stepped pedestal base and a perfectly fitted, concentric-ringed domed lid topped with a delicate finial. Dimensions: Approximately 3.25" in diameter x 4" H (including lid finial). Condition: Good. Shows light surface oxidation and a lovely aged patina typical of vintage pewterware. 10/11 Title/Description: Fine Porcelain Wild Strawberry Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Description: An elegant porcelain demitasse espresso cup and coordinating saucer set. Beautifully decorated with a detailed pattern of trailing wild strawberry vines, green leaves, delicate pink blossoms, and ripe red berries, finished with a fine gold-gilt accent line along the rims and cup handle. Dimensions: Saucer measures approximately 4.75" in diameter; demitasse cup is approx. 2.25" H x 2.25" top diameter. Condition: Excellent. Porcelain is bright and the gold-gilt rim details show no visible signs of rubbing or wear. 12-14 Title/Description: Antique Haviland & Co. Limoges Porcelain Teapot Description: A fine antique white porcelain teapot featuring elegant gold-gilt handles and detailing. The upper rim and nested lid are accented with an intricate, geometric interlocking laurel leaf or chain link border pattern in burnt orange and gold gilt. The underside includes the authentic maker stamps: "Haviland France" and "Decorated by Haviland & Co. Limoges". Dimensions: Approximately 6" H x 9" total width (spout to handle). Condition: Very Good. Highly collectible antique porcelain with very minimal gilt rubbing on the handle. 15 Title/Description: Small Pewter Scalloped Creamer Pitcher Description: A small classic pewter creamer pitcher featuring an ornate, flowing side loop handle and a deep pour spout with a stylized scalloped upper rim. Rests on a short, flared circular pedestal base. Dimensions: Approximately 4.25" H x 4.5" W (including handle). Condition: Good. Retains a classic matte finish with minor age-appropriate surface scuffs. 16 Title/Description: White Ribbed Porcelain Consommé Bowls - 8 Pieces Description: A matching set of 8 elegant, bright white glazed porcelain consommé or soup bowls. Features two small integrated loop side handles and a clean, vertically ribbed or corrugated exterior pattern. Dimensions: Approximately 5" in diameter (excluding handles) x 2.25" H. Condition: Excellent. All 8 units are perfectly uniform, crisp, clean, and free of any utensil marks, chips, or staining. 17 Title/Description: Couroc of Monterey Mid-Century Tray Underside Label Description: A reference photo showcasing the reverse side of a vintage Couroc tray. Features the iconic original gold foil label which reads: "Unique COUROC Products... Hand inlaid by master craftsmen... impervious to alcohol, boiling water, and cigarette burns. by Couroc of Monterey, California." Dimensions: N/A (Detail reference photo for catalog validation). Condition: Label is fully intact and legible with minor age-appropriate shelf wear. 18 Title/Description: Blue and White Floral Ceramic Creamer Pitcher Description: A beautiful folk-art style white ceramic creamer pitcher intricately decorated in a classic cobalt blue monochrome palette. Features detailed borders of scrolling filigree, floral bouquets along the belly, and coordinating blue accent dashes along the handle and pour spout. Dimensions: Approximately 5.5" H x 4.5" wide (including handle). Condition: Very Good. High-gloss glaze finish is intact and free of cracks Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, August 24 2026 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Pickup Location:  Billingham Street, Somerville, MA, 02144 View Map (opens in new window)


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