Lot 117
  • 117

Three Chinese Export Armorial Coffee Cups and Saucers Circa 1712

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
with the arms of Walker.

Condition

Saucers: 1. There is a one inch haircrack running down from the rim. 2. There is a ½ inch haircrack running down from the rim and a ¼ inch chip on the rim. There is a starcrack in the center of the saucer about 2 inch long. There is a pinhead chip on the rim. 3. There is a one inch haircrack running down from the rim and a pinhead rim chip. Cups: 1. there is a pinhead rim chip. 2. There is a pinhead rim chip and a shallow one inch area of chipping to the foot. 3. 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.
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.

Catalogue Note

Howard, 1974, Vol. I, p. 177, no. B2 illustrates a water bottle from this service.