DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE MANTEL GARNITURE, MID-18TH CENTURY

Comprising a pair of baluster vases and covers and a pair of beaker vases, axe marks in blue for De Porcelijn Bijl. 6 pieces.

Pook and Pook Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania, November 23, 1996, lot 232.

Each piece with typical chipping and/or glaze losses to the rim edges, including the upper and lower footrims. In generally good condition, except: The beaker vases: both vases have restorations to the majority of the flared rims, both undersides of the rim and along the edges towards the interior of the vase, possibly covering small chips.The restorations are very well done and difficult to spot. Both vases also have similar restorations to the footrims. Baluster vases and covers: Both covers have restorations to the knobs and along the edges, possibly covering chips. One vase has restoration to the footrim, covering small chips; the restoration is well done. 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.
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