A PAIR OF CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER TWO-HANDLED LARGE JARS AND COVERS CIRCA 1810-15

each painted with sprays and sprigs of colorful flowers, the covers with gilt flammiform knops, Chamberlains Worcester script mark in iron-red beneath pattern name Beaumont.

Christie's London, December 2, 2009, lot 339

One cover has been broken in at least two pieces and restored; its knop is restored, possibly partially made-up, and re-gilt; the other knop has restored chips and breaks around the edges. One jar has a long fine haircrack running down from the rim into the large pink peony on one side. The other has an area of restoration and regilding, probably to a chip or chips, on the rim above one handle.
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.