A MINTON MAJOLICA CRAB TUREEN AND COVER 1872

the tureen with a central turquoise well surrounded by twelve smaller shaped wells alternately glazed in cobalt or brown, the cover modelled as a large pink crab on a bed of seaweed and with a seaweed finial, impressed MINTON, date code, shape number 801 and letter S.

There is a small area restoration, measuring approxiamtely 2x1 -in., to the rim of the cover and the cobalt glaze has pooled and is slightly misfired in the wells around the rim, giving the appearance of burst bubbles and visible in the catalogue illustration.
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.

A similar Minton crab tureen and cover is illustrated in Marlyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, p. 48.  Another was sold in these rooms, English Majolica From a Private Collection, March11, 1997, lot 198.