A MEISSEN 'SCHNEEBALLEN' PART TÊTE-À-TÊTE LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

comprising: a coffee pot and cover, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and cover, and two cups, covers and saucers, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, various impressed numerals. 11 pieces.

All with some occasional and very minor restored chips or small chips to the edges of the flowerheads and leaves. All restorations are very professionally done and are difficult to spot. Cups, saucers and covers: One cover's knop is restored at the handle. The other cover has overspray to the interior overall, possibly covering a break; there is further restoration to the perched bird on the knop. All the restorations are very well done and very difficult to spot with the naked eye. The coffee pot and cover: the perched bird is restored on the cover. The handle of the coffeepot is restored. One of the canaries' head is restored. ll the restorations are very well done, making it difficult to determine the exact cause of the damage and spot the issues with the naked eye. Sugar bowl and cover: There is restoration to the perched bird on the cover. The head of one canary on the bowl is restored. Milk jug: Both birds are restored; otherwise 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.