TWO STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMELLED SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE TEAPOTS AND COVERS CIRCA 1755

one with a lilac ground, each sprigged and painted on either side of the globular body with a fruiting vine issuing from a crabstock handle. Some chips and restoration.

The lilac-ground teapot, Property of Miss Elizabeth Halsey from the collection formed by Mrs. Russell S. Canter, sold, Christie's, New York, June 17, 1980, lot 18

The lilac ground teapot: Part of the handle has been broken and restored back, as well as part of the attached trailing vine, and the tip of the spout is restored. There is a fine haircrack running from beneath the spout downwards almost to the center of the base. The cover is heavily oversprayed, and it may have been broken in two and restored back together. The other teapot: There is a forked haircrack to one side running horizontally for 2 inches and diagonally downwards from the tip of the vine leaf for 3/4 of an inch. The tip of the spout is restored and probably reduced slightly. There is a restored break to the knop and some overspray to the edge of the cover probably covering chips.
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.