A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN AMERICAN AND ENGLISH MARKET TABLEWARES LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY

comprising a square dish with American marine decoration, probably later decorated, a butter tub and cover with the arms of the State of New York, a saucer dish with a sepia landscape and gilt monogram, a saucer dish with the arms of New Hampshire and the initials J.A.C., a lobed saucer dish with the crest of Hay, and a bowl with an urn, angel and the initals L.M. 7 pieces.

The saucer dish with the arms of New Hampshire: Elinor Gordon, Villanova, Pennsylvania

There is expected minor wear to the gilding and enamels overall. The square dish with american marine decoration has one large chip, approximately 1/2 in. and one small chip, approximately 1/8 in., scattered burst air bubbles, one with an associated saddle crack, a hairline crack approximately 1 1/4 in. long to the rim and V-shaped glaze crack only visible to the inner rim. There is considerable black speckling to the glaze overall. The butter tub is in good condition. The cover has a tiny chip to the tip of one leaf. The saucer dish with a sepia landscape and gilt monogramme is in good condition. The saucer dish with the arms of New Hampshire has two burst air bubbles to the rim, one with a minor associated saddle crack. The lobed saucer dish with the crest of Hay has been catalogued incorrectly. It is a teapot stand. There is kiln grit to the the base. Otherwise, in good condition. The bowl with an urn and angel has one small chip and five hairline cracks approximately, 2 in., 1 1/2 in., 5/8 in., 1/2 in. and 1/4 in. long to the rim.
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.

For further information on the arms of New Hampshire see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 769, W12, New Hampshire and for more information on the crest of Hay, see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, p. 596, V17, Hay.