TWO STAFFORDSHIRE WHITE SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE SAUCEBOATS, CIRCA 1745-55

comprising: a sauceboat of silver shape molded with snails, birds, lions and figures and raised on three shell-molded paw feet, and a double-lipped sauceboat, possibly Wedgwood, press-molded with shell motifs and flowering leafy branches.

The first: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge Inc., New York

The sauceboat of silver shape: There is a small area of restoration to the tip of the spout, possibly covering a tiny chip; the restoration is very well done. Otherwise in good condition. Double-lipped sauceboat: 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.

A sauceboat similar to the first example, molded with animals, from the Collection of Mr. John B. Schorsch and Mrs. Marjorie H. Schorsch, was sold at Sotheby's Parke Bernet on May 1, 1981, lot 71, then at Sotheby's New York on  October 21, 1993, lot 100 and finally again in these rooms on October 11, 1995, lot 41.

A double-lipped sauceboat similar to the second example is illustrated by Arnold R. Mountford in The Illustrated Guide to Staffordshire Salt-Glazed Stoneware, pl. 131, where the author notes this twin-handled and double-lipped model as being entered in Thomas and John Wedgwood's crate book for September 1770. Another similar example from the Gorely Collection was sold at Skinner, May 31, 1997, lot 248.