Lot 133
  • 133

A Staffordshire salt-glazed stoneware teapot and cover, circa 1750

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • POTTERY
  • 8.8cm., 3 3/8 in. high
of small size, with a crabstock handle and spout, brightly enamelled with a bird perched on a pierced rock surrounded by flowers, minor restoration and chips.

Provenance

Acquired from Charles Garland, London, 4th October 1993

Condition

there is some restoration to the tip of the spout. there are three chips to the rim of the teapot.
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.
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