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A SWANSEA 'MANDARIN' PATTERN PART DESSERT SERVICE CIRCA 1815-20
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
each printed and painted with Chinoiserie figures on a river bank before a pavillion within a border of gilt scroll-edged bird and landscape vignettes, comprising: a footed shaped rectangular dish, four shaped rectangular dishes, two smaller shaped rectangular dishes, four shell-shaped dessert dishes, forty-two dessert plates and three sugar bowls and covers. 59 pieces.
Condition
Some minor occasional typical wear to gilding.
The footed shaped rectangular dish- the right handle is broken and reglued.
Shaped rectangular dish- one with an extended hairline crack running down from the rim by the left handle to the base.
Plates- three with a hairline crack running across the base of the plate; two with a very small chip to the edge of the rim; one with an approximately 3 1/2-inch break on the rim that is riveted; one with an extended forked hairline crack on the base.
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.
Catalogue Note
Similar dishes with the 'Mandarin' pattern are illustrated by W. D. John, Swansea Porcelain, col. pl. 6 and pl. 93.