Lot 668
  • 668

Thirteen English white salt-glazed stoneware reticulated plates Circa 1755-60

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • ceramic
  • Width of the largest:  10  1/4  inches
Each press-moulded in the center with herringbone basketwork or squares of dot and and star diaperwork beneath a border of foliate-scroll-edged cartouches, comprising: a 10 1/4-inch plate, three 9-inch plates, three 8 1/4-inch plates, two 7 3/4-inch plates and four 7 5/8-inch plates.

Condition

In good condition, except: One with a small flat chip to the underside of the rim. Three, each with a fine and a very short haircrack running down the side of the rim. One broken into several pieces and cleanly glued back. One with an approximate 2-inch long haircrack. the 10 1/4-inch plate with a 1/4-inch haircrack running down the rim edge. One has a tiny repaired flat rim chip. One has a large firing-related haircrack running approximately halfway along the cavetto area.
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.