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A Staffordshire saltglazed `scratch -blue' puzzle jug circa 1755
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
of baluster form, the body incised with peony and chrysanthemums beneath a neck pierced with a circle flanked by two hearts, 19.5cm., 7¾in., some restoration and haircracks; and a Whieldon-type bowl, circa 1760, streaked in manganese, blue, green and ochre, 17.5cm., 7in. wide, later wood stand
Condition
Puzzle jug- restoration to lower part of the handle where it joins the body. All 3 nozzles have been restored. Some restoration to rim and some restored cracks to the neck. Three haircracks to the rim, each approx. 1½in.. Haircrack from edge of one pierced heart, approx. ¾in.Small area of glaze loss to the body, approx. 3mm. square. Fine haircrack to edge of pierced circle, approx. ½in. Two fine glaze starcracks just above the footrim.The pierced circle looks unconvincing and may originally have been another heart which has sustained damage.
Bowl- minor surface scratches to interior but overall in good condition.
"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."