Lot 877
  • 877

WESTERWALD GREY SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE PEWTER-MOUNTED TANKARD 17TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Height 9 3/8 in.
Applied with a pattern of florette medallions beneath the reeded neck, mounted with a hinged pewter cover.

Provenance

Robert Hunter, Period Designs, Yorktown, Virginia.

Condition

Fine haircrack across the base, forking and running into the body in two directions for approximately 3 in.; a second haircrack running from the edge of the foot about 1 in. into the base and 1 in into the body near the forked crack; 1/2-in. chip to 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.