A London delftware blue-dash tulip charger, circa 1680-90

painted with tulips, carnations, lilies, spiral buds and leaves growing from a mound, the reverse with a lead glaze

At 9 o'clock on the clock face there is a hairline crack to the rim with an associated small area of overpainting at the rim. There is a shorter hairline crack at 11 o'clock on the clock face. There is a small area of restoration at the rim located at 3 o'clock.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

For the type see M.Archer, Delftware in the Fitzwilliam Museum (2013), p.39, no.59