Lot 48
  • 48

A Flight, Barr & Barr crested part dinner service circa 1815

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • impressed and printed marks
painted with the crest of Woodyeatt on a ground scattered with purple flower sprays, comprising;
a two-handled soup tureen, cover and stand,
a two-handled sauce tureen, cover and stand,
two circular vegetable tureens and covers,
a rounded rectangular tureen and cover,
seven oval serving dishes in sizes,
twenty-five dinner plates,
two soup plates,
three dessert plates

Condition

Soup Tureen- some restoration Cover- finial has been riveted. Stand- overall in good condition. Sauce Tureen- some wear to the gilding Cover- finial has been riveted. Stand- good condition. Two circular vegetable tureens- one tureen has been broken in half and riveted. The other tureen in good condition. Covers in good condition. Rectangular tureen and cover- tureen with some wear to gilding. Cover with shallow rim chip, approx. ¼in. square. Seven oval dishes- all with some wear to gilt rims. Two with some wear to central crest . The two largest with wear to the enamels. The others with some typical surface scratches and wear. Twenty five dinner plates- one has been broken in two and riveted. Another has a large starcrack to the centre. 13 have rim chips. All plates with some wear to gilding and enamels. Two soup plates- both with riveted repairs. Three dessert plates- one with rim chips. Otherwise 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.
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