AN ENGLISH PORCELAIN BLUE-GROUND PART TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE 19TH CENTURY

each piece molded with floral sprays and reserved with flower panels, comprising: a teapot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, two milk jugs, ten coffee cups, twenty-two teacups and saucers, two plates and two wastebowls. 64 pieces.

There are occasional varying degrees of discoloration caused by tea stain. The teapot has two fine haircracks running vertically down the side and a minor firing tear to the side in the area of the handle and another similar one above the strainer on the interior. The spout has been reduced; there is a restored chip to the edge and some overgilding to the edge of the spout along the reduced area. Three teacups, each has a haircrack extending vertically down the side. Another cup has a minor small starcrack to the lower portion of the body. One saucer has an approximate 1/4-inch rimchip.
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.