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A RARE STAFFORDSHIRE WHITE SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE CHOCOLATE POT AND COVER AND A BRANDY WARMER, CIRCA 1750-60
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- ceramics
- height of chocolate pot 5 3/4 in.; length of brandy warmer 4 1/8 in.
- 14.6 cm and 10.5 cm
each incised with horizontal bands and set with a side handle.
Condition
The chocolate pot and cover: The pot is in generally good condition. The cover: the tip of the turban-shaped finial has a very small area of restoration, possibly covering a small chip; there are also two minuscule flat chips to the flange. Various and approximate 1 1/2 in. very fine restored hair crack running down the rim and has been very well restored and difficult to spot.
Brandy warmer: 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.