A LARGE GROUP OF CERAMIC OR ENAMEL BOXES AND COVERS 20TH CENTURY

Together with a South Staffordshire bird-form bonbonnière and hinged cover and a Herend porcelain sugar bowl and cover. 67 pieces.

Modern enamel boxes: All in generally good condition apart from two, whose mounts have become loose and detached from their bases. The bird-form box: There is a chip to the beak; the cover is detached and there are other minor typical chips and cracks to the enamel. Continental box decorated with a pug: Some wear and minor chips and haircracks to the enamel. Heart-shaped enamel box: The cover is a replacement ceramic cover that is ill-fitting in the mount. Two egg ornaments: One appears to be in good condition. The other has detached from its mounts and stand and the interior decorative scene has become loose. Small figure of a dog: One ear is chipped. Small figure of a bird: Appears to have been an element of some other decorative object, perhaps a finial. Two small blue and white saucer plates: One has been broken into half and glued back. The remaining boxes and decorative objects are in generally good condition.
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.