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Three Worcester blue and white teapots, circa 1765-75
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 11cm., 4 3/8 in., 13.5cm., 5 1/4 in. and 11.8cm., 4 5/8 in. high
all of globular form and decorated in underglaze-blue, the first painted with the 'Mansfield' pattern, the second printed with the 'Fence' pattern and the third printed with the 'Cannonball' pattern teapot, the first two with blue crescent marks, some restoration.
Provenance
The 'Mansfield' teapot: Christie's, South Kensington, 26th September 1989, part lot 438
The 'Fence' teapot: Acquired from Birmingham 'Rag' Market, Bull Ring, Birmingham, October 1987
The 'Cannonball' teapot: acquired in Wellington, Shropshire, November 1989
The 'Fence' teapot: Acquired from Birmingham 'Rag' Market, Bull Ring, Birmingham, October 1987
The 'Cannonball' teapot: acquired in Wellington, Shropshire, November 1989
Condition
the 'Mansfield' pattern teapot: The cover is matched, there is a minute chip to the underside of the footrim.
the 'Fence' pattern teapot: Restoration to cover and 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 'Fence' pattern teapot was the first teapot purchased by Colin Hanley.