A group of four English porcelain lemon boxes and covers circa 1755

probably Longton Hall, the cover of each applied with a cluster of lemon blossoms and leaves forming the knop.

D. M. & P. Manheim Antiques, New York.

The yellow enamel of all four boxes and covers has misfired, giving them a pitted appearance in places. There re chips and losses to the applied flowers and leaves of the knops of the covers; one cover as a 1/2-in. chip and a minor short haircrack to the flange and 1 3/4-in. slice chip to the rim edge, another has a small glazed-over factory-related chip to the flange. One box has a very fine short haircrack to the rim at one end, visible on the interior but not readily apparent on the exterior; another box has an extended forking discolored haircrack running around the sides and into the base, and a second 1-in. haircrack to the rim, both of which are readily visible on the interior but only in places on the exterior; the other three boxes are in generally good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A similar lemon box and cover, from the collection of Dr. and Mrs. Stratham, is illustrated by Bernard Watney, Longton Hall Porcelain, pl. 32A, and was subsequently sold at Sotheby's London, October 16, 1956, lot 103.