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A Worcester triple shell pickle stand and a sweetmeat dish circa 1756-68
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- shell salt 10cm., 4in. high , shell sweetmeat dish: 12.4cm., 4¾in. wide
the pickle stand with fluted shell dishes set on an open stand applied with naturalistic shells and coral, the handle formed as a larger shell cluster, circa 1765-68, the sweetmeat dish formed as a single open shell, the rim in puce, a mixed flower spray in the base, circa 1756-58
Condition
Shell salt: there are a few minor small chips to applied shells and coral. One of the shell dishes has a fine crack extending from the rim for approximately 2cm and a small chip to the corner.
Sweetmeat dish: a few light scratches and a small flake of enamel lacking to the pink rose.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For a very similar shell sweatmeat dish, see The Crane Collection, sold Bonhams 31st March 2010, lot 202