A COALPORT PORCELAIN PART DESSERT SERVICE CIRCA 1810-15

comprising a lozenge-shaped footed compote, four oval footed dishes, four square footed dishes, three shell-shaped footed dishes, two sauce tureens, one cover and two stands and twenty-two plates. 39 pieces.

Some very minor, very occasional wear to the gilding. Oval footed dishes: One has one of the handles broken and glued back and a related haircrack running down towards the center for approximately 3-1/2 inches. Sauce tureens, stands and one cover: The gilding on the tip of the acorn knob is worn off. Plates: With some minor and occasional stack wear in the cavetto area. Three plates with varying degrees of crazing, especially in the center. Two plates, each with a star crack in the center, one measuring approximately 3 inches from one end to the other and the other, 5 inches. Another plate has an approximate 1/2-inch area of rubbing to the gilding at the rim edge.
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.

A similar part dessert service was sold in these rooms, October 28, 1969, lot 153.