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[Potter, Beatrix]--Grimwade's Ltd.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter Rabbit's Tea Set, [c.1930s], comprising:
- White porcelain within box
tea pot, cream jug, sugar basin, 4 tea cups, 4 saucers, 4 tea plates and 2 cake plates; all white porcelian with coloured designs after Beatrix Potter and gold edging, in original box with pictorial label on box lid, one tea plate cracked and repaired with glue, box worn with some repairs
The firm of Grimwade's Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent, manufactured this range of china throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Complete sets with their original box are extremely rare.
The firm of Grimwade's Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent, manufactured this range of china throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Complete sets with their original box are extremely rare.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."