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Two Worcester cups and saucers and a cream jug, circa 1760-70
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Red Bull' cup with faux Meissen mark of crossed swords and 9. in underglaze blue
- Porcelain
- jug 6.5cm., 2½in.
the cream jug of 'low Chelsea ewer' type, decorated with the 'Honeysuckle' or 'Hibiscus' pattern, one cup and saucer chrysanthemum-moulded, decorated in famille rose style with formal borders of leaves and flowers, a parrot pecking fruit in the centre, the other printed with the 'Red Bull' pattern enamelled in colours,
Condition
The jug has a very little rubbing to the green enamel on the leaves. There are two very small firing flaws (slightly discoloured) to the rim and a black speck just below the rim.
'Red Bull' cup and saucer: the cup has some sanding to one wide of the rim and both pieces have a very little wear to the black line around the rims. Inside the base of the cup there are some small black specks (firing imperfections).
Moulded cup and saucer: there is a small shallow chip to the rim of the cup, approximately 3mm wide.
"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."