Decorative Arts Auction

December 01, 2010

LOT 149

Lot 149

Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Dragon in Compartments Dessert Service, c.1804-13

Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Dragon in Compartments Dessert Service, c.1804-13
Lot 149 Details
Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Dragon in Compartments Dessert Service, c.1804-13

comprising thirty pieces:
18 plates, diameter 8.3" — 21.2 cm.
4 square dishes
2 oval dishes
pair of covered sauce tureens with ladles
pair of fruit coolers with covers and liners, height 11" — 28 cm.

impressed and printed marks in red

Estimate $7,000-$10,000

Realised: $26,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

18 plates - 5 have a minor chip to back of rim; some minor wear to gilding 4 square dishes - in good condition 2 oval dishes - some minor stacking wear at ridges 2 sauce tureens - one cover has repaired finial, chip at indent on rim and another at inner flange; one or two tiny chips to both finials; small glaze chip at one base edge 2 fruit coolers - one finial repaired; one handle restored, minor glaze scratch below another; one or two minor glaze chips to bases - overall, some minor wear to gilding, but substantially in good condition

LOT 149
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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