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A Worcester teapot and cover, circa 1760
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- 13.4cm., 5 1/2 in. high
of baluster form with a straight faceted spout and a closed floral finial, painted on each side with the 'Valentine' pattern beneath a puce scroll and diaper pattern border, restoration to end of spout.
Provenance
The Montague Collection, Christie's, London, 19th-20th February 1968, lot 86
Sheila Davis Collection
Acquired from Venner's Antiques, London, September 1996
Sheila Davis Collection
Acquired from Venner's Antiques, London, September 1996
Condition
Restoration to end of spout.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The 'Valentine' pattern was copied from a Chinese Export pattern, itself based on a drawing done by Lieutenant Percy Brett for Commodore Anson during his journey around the world between 1740 and 1744. The Chinese service was made for Anson in 1743.