A GROUP OF ASSORTED BLUE AND WHITE PLATES, 19TH CENTURY

comprising a Spode fan-shaped dish 'The Castle' pattern, 1810 -1815 with a view of the Gate of Sebastian, impressed Spode 40, with a circular dish 'Eastern port' pattern circa 1810 – 30, anchored ships, minarets, figure holding a long stemmed pipe, a horseman holding a lance in front of a century box, a border of flowers, unmarked; together with a Middlesborough pottery oval bowl 'Wild Rose pattern, indented 1834-44 and two Staffordshire transfer printed plates and a Staffordshire Willow pattern plate and shaped square dish, 'pagodas and trees' pattern

The Spode fan shape dish has minor surface scratches, the oval dish has fine all-over crazing with minor surface scratches, the shaped square dish as fine all-over crazing and discolouation to underside and minor surface scratches. The Staffordshire willow pattern plate has two chips to rim and glaze aberration, the other plates have minor surface scratches
"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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