A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL SOUP TUREEN, COVER AND STAND AND TWO PLATTERS CIRCA 1755

each piece painted with the arms of Hopper, within a narrow chain border. 5 pieces.

Both platters have some slight wear to the gilding and enamels overall, most noticeable on the black enamel of the arms. The enamels on the tureen stand are a little pale and rubbed. The soup tureen cover has some patches of rubbing to the gilding on the knop and the rim. The soup tureen is in good condtion with some wear to the gilding on the rims.
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.

For the arms see David S. Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. I, p. 421, no. P11.