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'INDIAN GRASSHOPPER': A MASON'S PART DINNER SERVICE CIRCA 1820
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Description
decorated with an insect perched on a large leaf surrounded by flowering blossoms, the border with floral stems within a repeating blue whorl knotched rim, comprising:
a sauce tureen and two covers,
eight soup plates and another decorated with the Bamboo pattern,
seventeen dinner plates,
twelve small plates,
two square vegetable dishes,
three rectangular dishes of graduated size,
a rectangular platter 52.8cm., 20¾in.,
a rectangular platter 42.5cm., 16¾in.,
a rectangular platter 36.8cm., 14½in.,
a rectangular platter 31.7cm., 12½in.,
a rectangular platter 25.5cm., 10in.,
a rectangular platter 20.3cm., 8in. and a soup tureen decorated with the Bamboo pattern with a matched Indian Grasshopper pattern cover
impressed and blue-printed marks, script numerals
Condition Note: damage and repair
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Quantity: 54
a sauce tureen and two covers,
eight soup plates and another decorated with the Bamboo pattern,
seventeen dinner plates,
twelve small plates,
two square vegetable dishes,
three rectangular dishes of graduated size,
a rectangular platter 52.8cm., 20¾in.,
a rectangular platter 42.5cm., 16¾in.,
a rectangular platter 36.8cm., 14½in.,
a rectangular platter 31.7cm., 12½in.,
a rectangular platter 25.5cm., 10in.,
a rectangular platter 20.3cm., 8in. and a soup tureen decorated with the Bamboo pattern with a matched Indian Grasshopper pattern cover
impressed and blue-printed marks, script numerals
Condition Note: damage and repair
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Quantity: 54