Lot 559
  • 559

A group of English porcelain wares 19th century

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • PORCELAIN
  • length of pot pourri basket 5 in.
  • 12.7 cm
comprising: a pair of Derby letter racks painted with flowers, a Spode porcelain chamberstick with a tulip nozzle, a Grainger Lee & Co Worcester chamberstick with flowers on a pale blue ground, an English porcelain pen tray painted with pink roses on a gilt seeded ground, an English porcelain pot pourri basket and cover painted with flowers and an English porcelain spill vase painted with a rose. 8 pieces.

Condition

Letter racks: minor wear to the gilding of both. The back of one has been broken off and glued back and the break issues two haircracks, one running halfway up the back, the other across the base; one upper corner of the front has been broken and restored. The other rack is in generally good condition. Spode chamberstick and Grainger's chamberstick: generally good condition. Pen tray: some minor wear to the gilt stippled ground, otherwise in generally good condition. Pot pourri basket: minor small chip to the edge of the cover; 1/4-in. chip to the rim of the basket and a minor haircrack across the top of the handle. Some minor wear to gilding. Vase: some wear to the gilding of the rim; otherwise in generally 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.