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GROUP OF STAFFORDSHIRE AGATEWARE FLATWARE CIRCA 1750-60
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Length of knife handles 3 1/2 in.
Comprising four large knives, a four-tined fork, two three-tined forks and a two-tined fork. 8 pieces.
Provenance
Two three-tined forks, two-tined fork and four-tined fork: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Warren Baker, April 24, 1982, lot 108;
Art Trading Limited, New York.
Art Trading Limited, New York.
Condition
Please note that the utensils have not been examined out of the mounts. Some occasional discoloration. Otherwise in generally good condition, except:
Large knives: Two are extensively restored and oversprayed.
Four-tined fork: has been broken in half and restored back.
Two three-tined forks: one broken in half and restored back.
Two-tined fork: broken in half and restored back.
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.
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.