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'The Churchill Vase', an Abbeydale bone china limited edition two-handled vase and cover, circa 1963-65
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 28cm., 11in. high
of octagonal form, set with gilt lion head handles and spire stopper, printed marks, number 8/250
Condition
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. 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."
Catalogue Note
In April 1963 Winston Churchill received Honorary Citizenship of the United States of America. Thomas Goode & Co. of South Audley Street, London commissioned Abbeydale China to produce the covered vase in a limited edition of 250 to mark the event.
The Duchess's father, David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale (1878– 1958) was a first cousin of the Prime Minister's wife, Clementine Ogilvy Spencer-Churchill (1885-1977).
The Duchess's father, David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale (1878– 1958) was a first cousin of the Prime Minister's wife, Clementine Ogilvy Spencer-Churchill (1885-1977).