Lot 580
  • 580

A HAMMERSLEY & CO. BONE CHINA PART BREAKFAST SERVICE MODERN

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
comprising two muffin dishes and covers, two footed bowls, three egg cups, two jam pots and covers, two divided butter dishes, two condiment trays, two hot water jugs, a coffee pot and cover, two teapots and covers, two milk jugs, two cream jugs, two toast racks, four breakfast plates, eleven bread and butter plates, three cereal bowls, two breakfast cups and saucers and a teacup and three saucers, standard printed factory marks. Together with two Flora Danica pickle dishes. 59 pieces.

Condition

All in good condition except; Jam pots and covers: 1 pot with a 1/4 inch chip issuing an approximately 2 inch haircrack running down the side. Butter Dishes: 1 has been broken off at the rim and glued back; the broken piece measures approximately 4 inches along the rim. Teapots and covers: 1 teapot has a miniscule chip to the top of the spout. 1 cover has 2 very short haircracks running perpendicular and down the edge of the rim. Bread and butter plates: 1 with a miniscule rim chip Pickle dishes: 1 with a handle that has been broken off and glued back; there is also a further very small rim chip.
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.