comprising: one large oval bowl and a pair of smaller matching bowls, all raised on four acorn and leafy plume supports, the sides chased with lobes spaced by panels of bellflowers, flowerheads and palm against matted ground, openwork Vitruvian scroll upper rims, the end applied with ram heads with ring handles issuing from their mouths, all engraved with talbot crests beneath earl's coronets

some overall wear especially to largest bowl, scratches to interiors, large bowl with rim split, otherwise 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.