A PAIR OF CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER ICE PAILS, LINERS AND COVERS CIRCA 1800-1810

each painted in the manner of George Davis on the front or reverse with exotic birds reserved within a gilt-edged cartouche on a deep blue ground heightened with foliate scrolls and supported on three gilt dolphin feet on a shaped triangular base molded with shells, affixed on either side with a gilt mermaid handle, the covers with gilt dolphin knops, script Chamberlains Worcester mark painted in iron red.

Sotheby's London, February 19, 1991, lot 333, illustrated

One of the pair is illustrated by Geoffrey A. Godden, Chamberlain-Worcester Porcelain, p. 246, pl. 294

One with an extended hairline crack running down from the rim, another with a very minor chip to one corner of the triangular base; one cover with an approximately 2-inch restored and regilt area around the rim; one liner broken into two parts around the rim, measuring approximately 3 1/2-in. and glued back.
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.