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Lot 58
  • 58

An extensive Mintons crested dinner service, circa 1900

Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
printed in blue with the Crewe-Milne monogram under a Marquess's coronet, comprising 3 large oval tureens, covers and stands, 8 sauce tureens and 9 covers, 2 circular tureens, 2 low oval tureens and covers, 13 oval tureen covers, 5 oval dishes in three sizes, 30 soup plates, 28 kidney shaped dishes, 121 plates

Condition

Throughout the service there are several pieces which are affected by glaze crazing. Kidney-shaped dishes - 1 has a hairline crack, another is chipped. All the sauce tureens are chipped. 1 large oval tureen has a hairline crack, another is chipped, all three stands are cracked. 1 circular tureen is chipped, both are lacking their covers. Of the 13 oval tureens, 5 have chips. Both low oval tureens have a section of the rim missing All the oval dishes have damage. Of the soup plates, 5 have chips, 1 is cracked Of the plates, 9 have chips, 7 are cracked.
"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."