A group of English cobalt blue glassware

comprising eight decanters, nineteen rinsing bowls, a wine coaster, ten tumblers, a sugar bowl and cover, five wine glasses, five cordial glasses, five champagne flutes and six bowls.  Approximately 60 pieces.

Overall good condition; one decanter lacking a stopper; some very minor scattered chips to extremities, mainly to collars of decanters; the covered jar with some small chips to edges and to finial, with wear to rim; rinsing bowls are in good condition, all with wear to the underside; individual glasses and goblets do not appear to have chips to rims; the decanter with the silvered top with a very dry cork which should probably be replaced if intended for use; stoppers to decanters each with small shallow chips; please note that the large decanters are probably 18th century, and that there are scratches and wear to the underside of most pieces consistent with age and use; there are small scratches in places mainly to the decanters; all pieces are in good condition; the blue color is varied slightly throughout dependent on age.
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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