- 758
A group of English yellowware 19th century
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- earthenware
- height of tankard 5 in.
- 12.7 cm
comprising: a large tankard transfer-printed with a farmyard scene, a two-handled loving cup, a jug molded with a hunt scene, a bamboo-molded jug, a silver-lustre jug with a yellow floral band, a small mug transfer-printed with portraits of Lafayette and Washington, and a small oval basket. Together with six French P&H Choisy yellow-ground plates transfer-printed with hunt scenes. 13 pieces.
Condition
All with some minor wear and scratches to the enamel overall.
The large tankard: It has an approximate 2-inch haircrack running down the rim. It has been broken into several pieces and restored back. There are several tiny chips to the footrim.
Loving cup: It has an approximate 2-inch restored haircrack running down the rim. There is an approximate 1/8-inch chip to the lower edge of one handle.
Jug with a hunt scene: There is an approximate 1 1/2-inch haircrack running down the rim. There are some very minor abrasions to the rim edge; otherwise in good condition.
Bamboo-molded jug: There is an 1/8-inch chip to the edge of spout. There is a 1/4-inch chip to the edge of the handle. There are very few tiny pinhead chips or glaze chips around the body at the high points of the molded bamboos.
Silver-lustre jug: The handle has been off and glued back. There is an approximate 1/2-inch haircrack running down the rim. There are three small chips to the rim edge and another 1/8-inch chip to the edge of the spout. There is some minor wear to the silver lustre overall.
Small mug: On either side of the portraits, at the rim edge, there are two approximate 2-inch restored areas, possibly covering haircrack/s or chip/s.
Small basket: In generally good condition.
French plates: There is considerable scratches and wear to the enamels, consistent with use, as well as some minor and occasional abrasions to the rim edge. One has a 1/4-inch flat chip that has been re-glued. One has several short haircracks in the cavetto area, of which some are restored. Another has a 1/2-inch haircrack running down the rim and a starcrack in the center.
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.
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.