Two Hannoversch-Münden fayence quail tureens, covers and fixed stands circa 1760

each naturalistically modelled on an oval shaped stand decorated with flowers and shell motifs, one with inscribed numeral 3, the other with inscribed 5/r or 5/f inside the tureen and cover.

The one in the front in the catalogue illustration: The cover: There is a small chip to his beak and old restoration to the edges of its plume, covering chips. The tureen and fixed stand: There is an extended haircrack running horizontally approximately for 3/4 of the circumference along the side. There are some occasional and minor chipping or abrasions along the rim edge, some of which have been restored or touched up. The one in the back in the catalogue illustration: The cover: There are several small chips to the edge of its plume and a minuscule pinhead chip to the edge of its beak. The tureen and fixed stand: Some very minor and very occasional abrasions to the rim edge. Otherwise in 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.
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.

Two similar examples were sold at Sotheby's Zurich, December 10, 1997, lot 518.