A Chelsea gold-ground beaker circa 1760-65

painted around the exterior with full-blown pink roses, tiger lilies, convolvulous, sweet-pea and other flowers, the center of the interior with a gilt flower spray, gold anchor mark.

There is a minor very fine haircrack across the base; otherwise 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.
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A pair of similarly decorated beakers is llustrated by Elizabeth Adams, Chelsea Porcelain, p. 174, fig. 12.2 and 3 and another, from the Collections of Hanns and Elisabeth Weinberg and the Antique Company of New York, sold in these rooms, November 11, 2006, lot 429 (part).