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A MINTON STONEWARE GOTHIC REVIVAL PORTABLE BAPTISMAL FONT AND COVER Circa 1840
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- After a model by A.W.N. Pugin of the original in the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, Oxford.
- heigth 12 5/8 in.
- 32.1 cm
Impressed on the underside St. Mary.Mag.Oxford. within a relief-molded cartouche.
Condition
Overall good condition; some light surface dust in places; the cover with a ½ inch by ¼ inch shallow chip to underside of one straight edge of rim and with a 1/8 inch by 1/8 inch shallow circular chip to underside of rim near one corner; the base with a minor 1/8 inch long firing tear/crack on the nose of two grotesque masks; there do not appear to be any old repaired breaks; the knop appears to be in 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.
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.