minor damage and wear

Overall of good appearance. The finial has a faint firing crack around the base of the cone, faint hairline crack from the rim. The liner has light rubbing to the gilding. The cooler has a small chip to the underside of the rim, light rubbing, three cracks to the top of three feet but does appear to have broken off, faint firing cracks to the interior of handles, two hairline cracks to one handle.
"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."

LITERATURE
Anon, Ombersley Court Contents Inventory, circa 1825-36, p.165; [possibly one from the pair described], 'Two gilt Ice pails and covers [later amended and annotated 1 cover and Derby]';
M. H. Blutley, Ombersley Court, Inventories of Heirlooms, 1863, p.163; [possibly] 'China / 2 [sic] icepails with liners and one cover'