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GEORGE OWEN, A VERY FINE ROYAL WORCESTER 'JEWELLED AND RETICULATED TEAPOT AND COVER BY GEORGE OWEN, CIRCA 1877
Estimate
30,000 - 35,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- GEORGE OWEN, A VERY FINE ROYAL WORCESTER 'JEWELLED AND RETICULATED TEAPOT AND COVER BY GEORGE OWEN, CIRCA 1877
- 12cm high
the vessel of double walled construction , the pale turquoise sides pierced with alternative honeycomb and geometric pattern , the pale pink borers enamelled in white with turquoise "jewelled" zig zag ribbons embellished with gilt foliate scrolls, the base of the spout encircled by a band of applied "pearls"
Date cipher for 1877, puce printed and impressed crowned marks, iron red painted 'rsi to the foot for the gilder Samuel Ranford.
Date cipher for 1877, puce printed and impressed crowned marks, iron red painted 'rsi to the foot for the gilder Samuel Ranford.
Provenance
Present owner purchased from Christies New York
Condition
Overall very good condition, small surface chip to the tip of spout, the underside with a fine hairline extending around the foot rim which is not in evidence on the interior as it is double walled - possibly occurred at the time of manufacture, tiny nicks to a few of the 'jewels'
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."