AN ASSEMBLED DODIE THAYER POTTERY LETTUCE-FORM PART DINNER SERVICE MODERN

comprising: two large bowls, a large circular bowl with overlapping leaves, a similar salad bowl, twelve dinner plates, fourteen dessert plates, five salad plates, eight leaf-shaped dishes in two shapes, five beet leaf-shaped dishes in two sizes, four salts, two coffee pots and a cover, a two-handled cup, two large coffee cups and saucers, seven coffee cups and saucers, a mug, eight candlesticks in two shapes, four salt and pepper shakers, standard impressed factory marks. Together with a similarly-modelled group of Napoli pottery wares, comprising: two large circular chargers, eleven plates, two salad plates and a bowl. 103 pieces.

All in good condition except: One bowl has a small rim chip. The large bowl with overlapping leaves has two 1-inch chips to the edges of leaves, which have been glued back, a triangular section broken at the rim edge and another small chip. There are also three short haircracks running down the rim edge. The smaller similar bowl with some chipping top four of its overlapping leaves. Four dinner plates, each with one or two rim chips. Three dessert plates, each with one or two rim chips. Salad plates, four each with two or more rim chips, measuring up to 1 inch. Leaf-shaped dishes: Two, each with one or two small rim chips. Beat leaf-shaped dishes: one small example has been broken into several pieces and glued back. Salts: Two, each with an approximate 1/2-inch flat chip to the rim edge; one with a further haircrack. Coffee pots and one cover: each with chipping along the edges. Two-handled cup: a small chip to the edge of leaf. Large coffee cup saucers : each with one or two small rim chips. Coffee cups: each with minuscule chips along the edges. Saucers: four, each with one or two small rim chips. Candlesticks: each with some chipping along the edges. Salt and pepper shakers: one with two pinhead chips to the edges. Napoli wares: overall occasional chipping along the edges.
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.