Six Paris plates early 19th century

each painted in the centre with a vignette of cockerels and other birds, within tortoise-shell ground borders painted in gilding with ornaments between bands (two plates with restored border, one with repaired rim chip, all with some rubbing to gilding)

one plate with restoration to border (c. 4cm. x 2.5cm.); one with a restored rim chip (1cm.x .3cm.,), and two related cracks running down and across the plate border; one with restoration to broken border section (c.12cm. x 4cm.) and a restored rim chip (c.1cm. x 0.7cm.); all plates with rubbing to gilt edges and gilt band around the central medallion
"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."