Lot 260
  • 260

STAFFORDSHIRE LEAD-GLAZED CREAM-COLORED EARTHENWARE 'CORNUCOPIA' WALL POCKET CIRCA 1765

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • LEAD-GLAZED EARTHENWARE
  • Height 10 1/4 in.

Provenance

Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 6, 2000, lot 602.

Condition

Small V-shaped chip to the upper edge of the back issuing a minor short restored haircrack. 2 inches of the end has been broken and restored back and there is a made-up restoration to an associated rectangular 1 x 1 1/2-in. loss to the back in the same area, which, in turn, issues a minor short fine haircrack along the join line in both directions.
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.