Lot 180
  • 180

A Berlin K.P.M Berlin dinner service, circa 1832-35

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • PORCELAIN
  • the tureen stands, 46.2cm., 18 1/4 in. wide
painted with a border of acorn leaves within two gilt bands, comprising:
22 plates, 25cm., 9 7/8 in. diam.,
4 square dishes with chamfered corners, 27cm., 10 5/8 in. wide,
6 square dishes with chamfered corners, 24.5cm., 5 3/4 in. wide, 
1 square dish, 22cm., 8 5/8 in. wide, 
2 eight sided dishes, 18.5cm., 7 1/4 in. diam., 
2 bowls, 21.8cm., 8 58 in. diam.,
1 oval dish, 48.5cm., 19 1/4 in. wide,
a pair of oval dishes, 40.4cm., 15 7/8 in. wide,
2 round dishes, 38..9cm., 15 1/4 in. diam.,
3 round dishes, 34.2cm., 13 1/2 in. diam.,
2 round dishes, 32.2cm., 12 3/4 in. diam.,
1 round dish, 27.3cm., 10 3/4 in. diam.,
2 small tureens and covers on three gilt paw feet, 14cm., 5 1/2 in. high,
2 sauceboats on fixed stands, 18.8cm., 7 3/8 in. high,
2 serving spoons, 22.9cm., 9 in. long,
2 cups and covers on fixed stands with two spoons,
2 tureens, covers and stands, the stands, 46.2cm., 18 1/4 in. wide

Condition

This service is in good condition. 1 square dish, 22cm., 8 5/8 in, has a chip to the foot rim, gilding worn, 1 tureen has a rim chip, 1 tureen cover has a chip to the flange, For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below: Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000; Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000; Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000. As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."