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A fine Royal Worcester reticulated teapot and cover, dated 1878
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- PORCELAIN
- 12.5cm., 5in. high
probably by George Owen, of double-walled globular form, the body entirely pierced in a honeycomb pattern with a central unique band, decorated by Samuel Ranford, framed by zig-zag borders of red, turquoise and white raised enamel jewels reserved on a pink ground, the spout also pierced with a band of pearls at the terminal, puce printed mark and embossed factory mark, gilder's mark RS for Samuel Ranford in puce inside footrim.
Provenance
Acquired from Susan Becker, London, August 1990
Condition
In good condition, there are four minute flakes to the gilding on 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. 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."