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A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE LOVING CUPS DATED 1829
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- pottery
- height 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
each painted with a barrel flanked by hops and barley and printed with a verse extolling the virtues of the Eshaldwell brewery.
Condition
One has a 3/8-in. chip and a repaired chip to the rim; one handle is repaired; and there is a 2-in. chip to the footrim. One handle of the other has been off and restored back with some further restoration to related damage to the rim and side, probably haircracks. Both have some minor discoloration and crazing.
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.
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.