Fifteen-piece Worcester Porcelain Partial Service, England, 1884, each gilt, bronze, and platinum decorated with birds, butterflies, and foliage, including twelve plates, dia. 9 1/8; two low compotes, dia. 9 1/2; and tall compote, dia. 9 1/2 in.; printed marks. Estimate $500-700 Base to tall compote broken through and simply reglued and with associated chipping. Plates: Scatted light stacking wear; one with 3/8" chip to a back edge. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.