A Doccia porcelain coffee pot and an associated cover, circa 1750, the cover later

of elaborate pear form with bird-mask spout and vegetal handle, each side colourfully painted with a vignette of exotic birds in a farm landscape, the later shallow domed cover painted with flower sprays, 

The pot: The top terminal of the handle with a hairline crack around the whole circumference. over-firing and discolouration. The cover later.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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While the basic form is well-known, this very elaborate version is rare; for a 'stampino' example of around 1750, see L. Ginori Lisci, La Porcellana di Doccia, 1963, colour plate XX. The cover here is from a later, simplified version of the same form, of around 1770.