TWO ENGLISH CREAMWARE CIRCULAR BOXES AND COVERS 1773

Each with screw tops; the first, probably Derby, inscribed on the cover Ruth Clouer 1773 within a floral wreath; the second Leeds example inscribed on the cover with the verse: When / this you see / Remember me / tho many miles we / Distant be, and on the reverse Peter, Brein, 1773.

The first: Sotheby's, London, October 20, 1981, lot 77;
Christie's, New York, The Herbert and Sylvia Jacobs Collection, January 24, 1994, lot 184.
The second: Donald Towner;
Christie's, New York, The Herbert and Sylvia Jacobs Collection, January 24, 1994, lot 186.

Donald Towner, The Leeds Pottery, pl. 31a-iv.

The first box: the box has two fine haircracks, each running from the rim to the foot on opposite sides, and some very minor pinhead chipping to the rim. Second box:most of the cover's flange was restored and made up, and at least half of the restoration has now broken away; there are some chips to the remaining portion of the flange; there is a small filled chip to the rim of the box issuing as fine haircrack down the side; some minor wear to the enamels.
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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