STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMELLED SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE TEAPOT AND A COVER CIRCA 1765

Painted with a colorful 'crack'd ice' patterned ground.

Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., New York, Property of Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Rowland, Buckingham, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1977, lot 19.

The teapot has a firing-related forking crack encircling the base, visible on the interior of the pot but not apparent on the exterior; minor chip to the flange; tip of the spout restored. Half of the cover is restored and it is completely overpainted; it is possible that it is an 18th century cover that has been painted as a replacement cover to match the pot.
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.

See previous page for an illustration of this lot.