TWO DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE TOBACCO JARS AND BRASS COVERS, 18TH CENTURY

each painted with an Indian smoking a pipe, seated by a jar inscribed 'VIOLET' or 'F. RAPPEE', the first with the three bells mark for the Drye Glokken factory and the second with B:P: mark in blue for De Porceleyne Bloompot factory.

Both with some very minor and occasional glaze abrasions and/or losses along the edges. One has some glaze crackling on the reverse and the other has some overall spray to the back possibly covering glaze cracks . Otherwise in good condition.
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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