A large pair of English ironstone ovoid vases and covers circa 1820-30

each printed and painted with birds perched upon flowering branches issuing from vases, affixed with lion's mask handles.

Both vases have some very minor and occasional surface scratching. One vase has an approximate 6-inch firing crack running across its base, issuing further associated hairline cracks on either end of the firing crack, curving up the base and into the lower body, which all have been restored. The same vase has a restored flat chip to the footrim. Both covers' knops have been off and restored back on with some further retouching to the enamels.One cover has a bruise crack to the flange and a restored chip to the flange. The other cover has several small restored chips to the underside rim of the cover and the flange.
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.