Lot 70
  • 70

A PAIR OF BOW LEAF-SHAPED PICKLE DISHES AND TWO WORCESTER BLUE AND WHITE OVAL POTTED MEAT DISHES CIRCA 1755 AND 1758-60

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description

  • lengths 3 in. and 5 1/8 in.
  • 7.6 cm and 13 cm
the first each painted with flower sprigs and winged insects and raised on three peg feet; the second each painted with the 'Leaning Rock Fisherman' pattern within a foliate scroll-molded cartouche, the pottted meat dishes with workman's marks in underglaze-blue. Minor chips.

Condition

Leaf dishes: the handle of each chipped away, one with a 1/8-in. rim chip and a minor firing tear. Potted meat dishes: 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.