A SCHOELCHER PORCELAIN BOTANICAL PART DESSERT SERVICE FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

each piece painted in the center with a spray of flowers within a claret-ground and gilt border, comprising: two ice pails and liners, a three-tier sweetmeat stand, two tazzas and thirty-six dessert plates, the plates with Schoelcher in red script or printed Schoelcher à Paris marks. 43 pieces.

Ice pails: Occasional rubbing and wear to gilding, especially around the rim, stem and handles. Three-tier stand: The stem of the vase-shaped top part is broken into small multiple pieces and restored back. Some minor occasional rubbing, especially to the paw feet. Tazzas: Rubbing and scratches to the gilt borders. Dessert plates: One with a minor chip to the foot rim. All with
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.