- 1157
An extensive English porcelain monogrammed dinner service, mid-19th century
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
moulded with scroll borders and rocaille waived ornament picked out in turquoise and gilding, comprising a large tureen and cover, 35.5cm., 13 1/4 in. across handles, together with an additional cover;
three sauce tureens, covers and stands, the tureens 18cm., 7 1/8 in. across handles, the stands, 25.5cm., 10in. wide;
four footed dishes and covers, 30cm., 11 7/8 in. across handles;
one footed fruit bowl, 31.5cm., 12 3/8 in. across handles;
one large pair of meat platters, 52 1/2 cm., 20 5/8 in. wide;
one pair, 47 1/2 cm., 18 3/4 in. wide;
one platter, 42 1/2 cm., 16 3/4 in. wide;
and another pair, 37cm., 14 1/2 in. wide;
a set of four rectangular dishes, 32cm., 12 5/8 in. wide;
and another set of four, 26.5cm., 10 3/8 in. wide;
68 dinner plates, 26cm., 10 1/4 in. diam.;
and 18 soup plates, 26cm., 1/4 in. diam.,
printed retailer's marks in iron red for Mortlock. 18 Regent Street., embossed and impressed registration lozenges with letter for 1852
three sauce tureens, covers and stands, the tureens 18cm., 7 1/8 in. across handles, the stands, 25.5cm., 10in. wide;
four footed dishes and covers, 30cm., 11 7/8 in. across handles;
one footed fruit bowl, 31.5cm., 12 3/8 in. across handles;
one large pair of meat platters, 52 1/2 cm., 20 5/8 in. wide;
one pair, 47 1/2 cm., 18 3/4 in. wide;
one platter, 42 1/2 cm., 16 3/4 in. wide;
and another pair, 37cm., 14 1/2 in. wide;
a set of four rectangular dishes, 32cm., 12 5/8 in. wide;
and another set of four, 26.5cm., 10 3/8 in. wide;
68 dinner plates, 26cm., 10 1/4 in. diam.;
and 18 soup plates, 26cm., 1/4 in. diam.,
printed retailer's marks in iron red for Mortlock. 18 Regent Street., embossed and impressed registration lozenges with letter for 1852
Condition
For a service of this size, the overall condition is good.
The large tureen has some hairline cracks around the handles and some staining to the interior; the cover is missing sections of the flange;
one sauce tureen cover is broken and restored;
one plate has a hairline crack to rim, and two plates have a rim chip. Otherwise some minor typical wear.
"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."
"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."