SEVEN STAFFORDSHIRE LEAD-GLAZED CREAM-COLORED EARTHENWARE PLATES CIRCA 1765

Two plates: O. Rundle Gilbert Auctioneers, New York, Estate of Katharine Prentis Murphy, September 8, 1967, lot 542.
Two plates with lattice borders: O. Rundle Gilbert Auctioneers, New York, Estate of Katharine Prentis Murphy, September 8, 1967, lot 534.
One plate: Hallmark Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia.

Please note that the plates are in three sizes. In generally good condition, except: Large plates: One (green-glazed) plate has a very small slice chip. Another has a tiny slice chip to the underside of the rim and some abrasions to the rim edge. Smallest plates: One has been broken into several pieces; the pieces are retained and can be cleanly restored. One has an approximate 6 in. by 1 1/2 in. section broken into two sections and glued back. The medium-sized plate: has an approximate 2-in. long haircrack running down the side of the rim.
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.

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