A PAIR OF DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL BUTTER TUBS AND COVERS, CIRCA 1760 |

with flower and leaf finials and pierced leaf-moulded lug handles, painted in blue and trekked in black with stylized flowers above terracing

Both with areas of restoration to the parts which are typically damaged for these types of objects. Both have been restored to a high standard and of good appearance. In more detail, both flowers to the finial have been restored and are most likely made up, the leaves of the lower tier are original and in good order. The rims of the covers have some minor glaze chipping but are generally in good order. Each tub has a restored handle, the extent of the damage below this restoration is hard to gauge definitively but the restoration is very well done. One of the tubs has been cracked across and restored, overpainted and covered in a clear varnish so is of very good appearance but again, the extent of any damage below cannot be stated definitively.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."