Inherited lot from my Danish mother in law, born in 1932 in Copenhagen. She inherited much of her collectables from her mother born in 1904. Would you be able to appraise the lot for a set fee? Items are located in San Diego, CA. Thank you, Tanya
Inheritance
Hi Tanya,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Royal Copenhagen is a renowned Danish manufacturer of porcelain, founded in 1775 under the patronage of Queen Juliane Marie. It is famous for its high-quality craftsmanship, hand-painted designs, and classic blue-and-white patterns, particularly the Blue Fluted series (your service is in the Blue Fluted Plain pattern, which was Royal Copenhagen's original hand-painted blue-and-white pattern). The brand is known for its elegant dinnerware, collectibles, and figurines, often featuring delicate floral motifs, lace-like details, and traditional Scandinavian aesthetics.
Sets such as this - by Royal Copenhagen or other makers - reference a lifestyle that fewer and fewer people live these days so unfortunately, there is a wealth of it on the marketplace today with fewer buyers - a case of greater supply than demand so values - even on large sets such as yours - stays comparatively low...averaging approximately just $4-6 PER PIECE when offered at auction, which are fair market values Mearto uses in our appraisals.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage 103-piece Royal Copenhagen porcelain part dinner service
Blue Fluted Plain pattern, mid 20th Century, comprising:
5 dinner plates (#2) (10” dia)
6 luncheon plates (#3) (9” dia)
6 dessert plates (#4) (7-1/2” dia)
6 soup plates (#5) (8-1/4” dia)
13 bread plates (#20) (6” dia)
14 tea cups (#14) (3-1/4” dia) with 3 saucers (#12) (3” dia)
1 coffee cup (#15) (3-1/4” dia) with 4 saucers (#13) (5” dia)
4 coffee cups (#21) (4” dia) with17 saucers (#19) (5-1/2” dia)
1 sugar bowl (lacking cover?) (#25) (3-1/2” dia)
1 cream pitcher (#24) (3-1/2” tall)
1 pitcher (#22) (6-1/4” tall)
1 small bowl (#23) (3-1/4” dia)
1 serving bowl (#1) (9-3/4” dia)
1 serving bowl (#7) (8-1/2” dia)
1 serving bowl (#8) (8-1/4” dia)
1serving platter (#9) (9-1/4” dia)
1 square platter (#26) (8” sq)
2 square plates (#30) (6” x 9”)
1 oval platter (#27) (6” x 10-1/2”)
2 oval platters (#31) (6” x 9”)
1 oval platter (#6) (9-1/2” x 12”)
1 oval platter (#28) (5” x 10”)
2 serving bowls (#11) (8-1/2” dia)
1 single-handle leaf-form serving plate (#16) (5-3/4” x 7”)
1 single-handle leaf-form serving plate (#17) (8” x 10-1/2”)
1 single-handle leaf-form serving plate (#18) (8” x 10-1/2”)
1 sauce boat with attached underplate (#29) (6” x 10”)
1 gravy boat with attached underplate (#32)
1 vase (#10) (4-1/2” tall)
CONDITION: This service appears to be in good condition; value assumes no chips, breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ / £ / € VALUE*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Good morning, Tanya,
Thanks very much for the detailed photos and dimensions. I've itemized the service in the order followed by most auction houses and retailers but noted your photo number for your reference.
Let me know if you have questions but otherwise, this appraisal is done.
Have a great day,
Delia
I am sorry that it has taken so long for me to catalogue this collection. Please see the attached for pictures, quantities and description.