Lot 171
- 171
Property of a European Royal Family, A Vienna composite service
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- each piece with simple underglaze blue flower bands, later decorated, the tea service with birds, the pierced plates with flowers, comprising: 4 cups and saucers, a coffee pot and cover, a hot milk jug and cover and eight dinner plates, underglaze blue shield marks and impressed date codes for 1796-1828 ; augmented with two Vienna pierced plates painted with scattered flowers within green fine borders, underglaze blue shield marks and impressed date codes for 1803 (some losses and cracks)
- porcelain
Condition
hot milk jug: finial missing and crack to spout
saucers: glaze faults to two saucers, one with also a crack
one cup with crack
plates: all in very 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."