STAFFORDSHIRE RED STONEWARE PUNCH POT AND COVER CIRCA 1765

Sprigged with meanders of flowering branches.

R. M. Worth Antiques, Inc., Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

The cover has a small chip to the twig knob and has been broken off and restored back. The tip of the spout of the teapot is restored. The spout and the handle have been roughly applied but do not appear to have been restored. There are some occasional chips or losses to the applied decoration, some of which have been restored or touched up.
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.
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See the note to lot 30 for the small teapot sprigged with similar Oriental flowers.