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Lot 457
  • 457

Two Chelsea plates circa 1758-60

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • diameter 8 5/8 in.
  • 21.9 cm
each painted with fruit and nuts, brown anchor marks.

Condition

Plate with lemon:long haircrack running 2 1/4 inches from the rim towards the center, where it forks, continuing approximately 4 inches in one direction and 2 inches in the other. Plate with melon: Minor flaking to the green enamel; three minor rim chips and a 3/4-in minor area of abrasion to the rim edge.
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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