RARE + BEAUTIFUL Wedgwood China Set, Ventnor W996, 85pc Start Price USD 2,000.00 Current Price USD 2,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 2,499.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 13, 2008 End Time Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Location Elk Mills, Maryland See more about 'RARE + BEAUTIFUL Wedgwood China Set, Ventnor W996, 85pc' Description  I am selling a large, very precious set of Wedgwood China in the Ventor W996 pattern (with Ivory Background.)  The notes on the underside of each piece says:  "Wedgwood, Made in England.  VENTNOR, USA Patent June 22, 1926.  W996."  The pattern is very intricate, cheerful and very colorful.  It's an amazing pattern when you consider that it is completely hand painted.  This china is very beautiful in person, the pictures hardly do it justice.  There is only one blemish in the whole set:  in the bottom of one tea cup there is a slight discoloration.  You might not notice it if you were not looking for it.  Other than that, the set is in mint condition with no cracks or chips.If you could find all of the pieces I have listed, you would spend well over $3500. and it would take YEARS.  The set includes:12 Tea Cup and Saucer sets in the footed, peony shape, (plus three extra Saucers)14 Dinner Plates (10 3/4")12 Salad Plates (8")12 Bread and Butter/Dessert Plates (6")9 Boullion Cup and Saucer sets, footed, peony shapeSquare Cake Plate with handlesLarge Oval Platter (19 1/2")  This piece alone is extremely rare!I will ship with extreme care.  If you live near me I would be much happier if you would pick it up.  I live in the northeast corner of Maryland:  one hour from Baltimore, one hour from Philadelphia, 1 hour from Lancaster, PA and 1/2 hour from southern New Jersey.    Thank you for viewing! Place a Bid!