A Pair of Worcester Porcelain Sauce Boats
Sale 1067 - Hindman Collections
Aug 16, 2022
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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$500
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Sold for $188
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Lot Description
A Pair of Worcester Porcelain Sauce Boats
Circa 1755
unmarked.
Height 5 x width 8 1/2 x depth 4 inches.
Height 5 x width 8 1/2 x depth 4 inches.
Provenance:
Purchased from the Estate Sale of Lucy Marceline Smith Battson at the Greystone Mansion, Los Angeles
Note:
This lot is located in Chicago, Illinois. The buyer will be responsible for shipping from our Chicago auction facility.
Condition Report
One sauce boat with very minor chips/surface roughness to the spout. The same sauce boat with a horseshoe-form repair to the body just under the branch-form handle. Areas of rubbing/loss to the painted decoration commensurate with age. Scattered, minute instances of pitting to the body throughout. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of repair or retouch.
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Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
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