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A travelling tea set for four, the porcelain circa 1760, the case contemporary
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain, wooden box
- the case 32.3cm., 12 3/4 in. wide, 9.1cm., 3 5/8 in. high
comprising four Meissen tea cups and three Meissen saucers, painted with scattered flower sprigs, with gilded rims, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, impressed numerals, together with a similar Vienna saucer, shield mark in underglaze-blue, incised mark, the hinged case with leather lining and five leather dividers,
Condition
One meissen saucer with chips to footrim, the vienna saucer with star crack to body. Minute chips to underside of cup footrims, probably a result of manufacture. Wear to case.
"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."