- 4249
Two English Creamware Transfer-Printed Jugs, circa 1800-10
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- ceramics
- Heights 9 in. and 10 1/4 in.
Condition
The jug on the left in the catalogue illustration: The side with the map of the United States has an extensive hair crack running down from the rim, measuring approximately 6 to 7 inches. There are 2 pinhead chips to the edge of the spout and another tiny glaze chip to the edge of the rim on the side with the ship. The interior of the jug is mostly over-sprayed, making it difficult to determine how many hair cracks there are. There is a 1 inch hair crack running down at the rim edge. The handle has been off and well restored back. There is a fine star crack to the base. Overall occasional and minor scratching to the enamel. The other jug with two hair cracks running down the side on the spout, measuring 1 to 2 inches. 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.
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
Probably Liverpool, the first printed in black on one side with an American ship under full sail and on the reverse with a memorial to George Washington depicting an obelisk in the center flanked by the mottos FIRST IN WAR FIRST IN PIECE and FIRST IN FAME FIRST IN VIRTUE; the second printed in enamel with a ship in full sail, titled AZUBAH, flying an American flag, and on the reverse in black with a map of the United States flanked on the left with George Washington and 'Liberty' below 'Fame' blowing a trumpet.