Lot 26
  • 26

A Derby dessert service, circa 1775-85

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • PORCELAIN
painted with scattered pink roses within dot patterned borders reserving cartouches of single roses, comprising 2 icepails, covers and liners, 2 sauce tureens, covers and stands, 1 footed shell shaped dish, 4 shell shaped dishes in two sizes, 4 square shaped dishes, 2 heart shaped dishes, 4 circular dishes and 28 plates, crowned D mark in blue, some damage

Condition

1 icepail: two hairline cracks 1 icepail cover: the handle has been re-stuck 1 liner: body crack to interior both sauce tureen stands are crazed 1 tureen cover: the handle is re-stuck 1 tureen is cracked 1 small shell shaped dish is crazed 1 square dish has a hairline crack 1 square dish is crazed 1 circular dish is cracked and secure with 5 rivets Most of the plates have some glaze crazing 2 plates have been broken and riveted
"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.
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