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Lot 1480
  • 1480

A rare Longton Hall lettuce tureen, cover and stand circa 1755

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • diameter of stand 10 3/4 in.
  • 27.3 cm
naturalistically modelled as a head of overlapping green-edged, puce-veined leaves resting on a bed of similar leaves, the interior painted with a leafy stem of poppy in seed.

Provenance

Property of Dr. and Mrs. Stratham, Sotheby's London, October 16, 1956, lot 112
Antique Porcelain Company, Inc., New York

Condition

Cover: 1/2-in. chip to the flange. Tureen: minor 1-in. fine haircrack to the rim. Stand: generally 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.
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