Lot 660
  • 660

Three Staffordshire white salt-glazed stoneware small fish moulds Circa 1750-60

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • ceramic
  • Length of largest:4 3/4 in.
  • 12 cm
Of various sizes, naturalistically press-molded with defined scales and fins. Together with three larger fish moulds or dishes of later date. 6 pieces.

Condition

One of the smaller moulds has a pinhead chip to the rim edge.The larger has been broken in half and glued back. One of the larger moulds of later date has been broken in half and glued back with additional two chips to the footrim. The other has two small chips to the edge of the fish;s mouth and the smaller one has several small chips to the rim edge in general.
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.