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ENGLISH DELFTWARE POLYCHROME POSSET POT AND COVER CIRCA 1720-40
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Height 8 1/2 in.
Probably London or Bristol.
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Condition
The cover has three shallow chips to the rim edge and some minor typical abrasions to the rimedge.
The pot has two or more large sections broken at the rim (mostly to the front) and restored back; the restoration extends to the adjacent areas. Both handles have considerable glaze abrasions to the edges. One handle is restored, issuing a haircrack running towards the base and forking into two directions. There are several further haircracks running around the base and forking into shorter haircracks upwards.
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.
Catalogue Note
A posset pot and cover, similarly decorated to the present example, is illustrated in Frank Britton, London Delftware, p. 144, no, 125, and attributed to 'London or Bristol', circa 1740.