12 PC CHINA DISHES CZECH MZ ALTROHLAU NAPOLEONIC LADIES

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12 PC CHINA DISHES CZECH MZ ALTROHLAU NAPOLEONIC LADIES is an interesting set of china dishes comprised of 4 bread and butter sized plates, 3 saucers and 5 teacups. These dishes are all marked "MZ Altrohlau CMR Czechoslovakia and " La Porcelaine de luxe ,Kassab Brothers". All pieces are made from white porcelain that is as fine as china; the tops are glazed in a pale green fading to lighter in the center. The edges are bordered in a swaged design in a delicate green floral and leaf design with an alternating wreath like arrangement. Each piece is rimmed in a narrow band of gold. The main items of interest are the 4 bread and butter sized plates, each which measures 6" in diameter. Each of these plates is different, one has a portrait of Josephine - first wife of Napoleon, another Marie Louise - second wife of napoleon; the third, Madame Recamier - a hostess of renown during Napoleon's time and the fourth: Hortense who I believe was the daughter of Josephine and Queen of Holland. (I can't swear to the accuracy of this information but the names are correct.) Each plate is in very nice condition, two have a bit of wear to the gold rim. The other pieces - 5 cups and 3 saucers are in various states of wear - The 5 cups have the portrait of 3 different unnamed ladies on the front- 3 are the same. None have any cracks or nicks but all have wear to the gold rims on the top and down the center of the handles. All have a white line halfway up the body of the cups, which is so uniform that it seems to be a manufacturing flaw. The 3 saucers all have wear to the gold on the outside rim but the band in the center is perfect. Every saucer has a crack in the center; all but one appears to go through to the other side. This set is very delicate and would be more suitable for display than use, although the plates could be used with care - the colors are nice and bright so I would recommend careful washing to maintain this condition. This is an interesting collection for the history buff, or collector. PLEASE READ SHIPPING COSTS BEFORE BIDDING UNITED STATES -I need your State to determine shipping cost. Please email for expeditited Surface shipping ( including tracking & insurance up to $100.00 ) Most INTERNATIONAL buyers will pay $19.25 usd for surface shipping (including insurance up to $100.00 ) CANADA - Please email me for costs at the end of the auction or before to get an idea of how much it will be to your postal code. Shipping to the Eastern and Central parts of the US will take a bit longer because of distance and customs. I usually ship 1-3days after I receive payment. If shipping cost is not included in my listings PLEASE email for a quote before you bid ! No added handling charges! I go out of my way to ship an item as cheaply as possible often repackaging it several times to achieve this. I use recycled packing materials to keep them out of the landfill and to keep costs to you down. Your purchase will be safely wrapped in clean practical packing materials. For small packages, I use the printed flat rate price guide available from Canada Post, which gives costs to the US and International destinations for parcels up to 1kg. For larger parcels, I use Canada Post's web site to determine shipping costs for Canada, the USA and International countries, which are based on destination, weight and dimensions. Sticker prices on all packages and letters do not include taxes and fuel charges, which are added later to the bill. I will be happy to combine purchases to save you money. · I provide prompt courteous service to my buyers, and answer all emails, if you have not gotten an answer it is because I did not receive the message, please try again. HIGH positive feedback I leave feedback for ALL customers, unlike the majority of my buyers. · Most of my items are previously owned, but gently used; I try my best to describe them accurately. · SMOKE FREE HOME, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS - NO RETURN... read more

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