Lot 18
  • 18

A GROUP OF ENGLISH BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN TEA WEARS |

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • various dates, circa 1770
comprising: a pair of Worcester blue and white stands; four tea bowls and three saucers painted with the 'Mansfield' pattern; a teapot cover ensuite; two teapots with printed patterns; a sugar bowl cover; a Lowestoft blue and white jug and a saucer, some damages throughout (15)

Condition

a pair of Worcester blue and white stands painted with the 'Hundred Antiques' pattern, 16cm. wide: one with a large rim chip at 10 o'clock four tea bowls and three saucers painted with the 'Mansfield' pattern, a teapot cover ensuite: two tea bowls are extensively damaged and repaired, large triangle section lost from one tea bowl, the saucers are all in reasonably good condition, the teapot cover has chipping to the flower finial, variation in the colour and style of painting two teapots with printed patterns: one with fence pattern, minor chipping to tip of spout, the other with flowers and moths has a crack around the mid-section a sugar bowl cover: printed with flowers, rim chip and chipping to flower finial a Lowestoft blue and white jug and a saucer: with fence pattern, a crack to the pouring lip, saucer with small rim chip
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

LITERATURE
Anon, Ombersley Court Contents Inventorycirca 1825-36, pp.134-136; possibly partly described 'China Room / China & Glass / 'Twenty Blue and white saucers, two tea cups and saucers and a jug'