A GROUP OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN WARES CIRCA 1820-25

comprising a Swansea sauce tureen, cover and stand, a Davenport two-handled beaker and saucer, a sugar bowl and cover, a pot pourri basket and pierced cover, and a Coalport saucer and a footed pot pourri and cover. 12 pieces.

All in generally good condition, except: Swansea sauce tureen and cover: Both handles of the tureen have been off from its ends and further broken from their middle points and glued back. There is a very small flat chip to the edge of the circular gilt-edged rim around the body by the handles. The cover has been broken into multiple pieces and glued back; the knop has been off and attached back on. Sugar bowl and cover: Some very minor wear to the gilding on the handles. Coalport saucer: It has been broken into two pieces and restored back; the overspray has turned grayish. Footed pot pourri and cover: One handle has been broken and glued back. One corner has been chipped and glued back; there is an associated small chip. There is some very minor wear to the gilding around the edges. The cover has been broken into multiple pieces and restored 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.