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A STAFFORDSHIRE WHITE SALT-GLAZED ENAMELLED TEAPOT AND COVER circa 1765
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- pottery
- Height 3 3/4 in.
- 9.5 cm
painted with flower sprigs and Inscribed on either side Green Tea within a scrollwork cartouche.
Provenance
Lindsay Grigsby, Richmond, Virginia
Condition
Cover has been broken in three pieces and restored back together with two small - related restored rim chips. The spout has been broken off and restored back together. The handkle has been restored back together. There are two long fine haircracks to the body, running horizontally through the green tea cartouche on one side. There is another large star crack to the body on the the other side of the green tea cartouche.
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.
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.