A Spode late 18th Century afternoon tea and coffee service, pattern no. 1956, painted Chinese buildings and medallions with flowers, gilt foliated scroll ornamentation on blue ground comprising: a 10.75 in. oblong tapered teapot (no cover, inner rim chipped); two saucer dishes 8in. and 7.25 in.; a pair of 7.25 in. circular plates; a 6.25 in. slop bowl; a 6.5 in. oblong teapot stand; a 5.75 in. oblong two-handled sucrier and cover; an oblong cream jug; ten circular tapered coffee cups with bracket handles; six large tea cups; seven small tea cups; seventeen saucers.