AN ASSEMBLED CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN MONOGRAMMED PART DINNER AND TEA SERVICE CIRCA 1800

comprising: two square vegetable dishes and covers, two oval shaped vegetable dishes and covers, an oval vegetable dish and cover, eight soup plates, eight dessert plates, two sauceboats and stands, thirteen cups and twelve saucers. 55 pieces.

Overall occasional rubbing to enamels and gilding. Otherwise in good condition, except: Teacups: one with the handle broken off. Two, each with a restored handle, one of which has a further slice chip at the rim edge. One with an approximate 3-inch haircrack running down the rim and an associated small rim chip. Saucers: Two, each with a small rim chip. Another with an approximate 2 by 1 inch broken section at the rim and glued back. Dessert plates: One completely oversprayed and restored. Another with a 1-inch rim chip and a haircrack in the center of base. One broken in half and restored back. And another with a small rim chip. Dinner plates: Three each with a small rim chip. One has a firing-related speckling and a rough feel to the body, possibly firing related. One square vegetable tureen cover has its finial broken off and reattached.
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.