Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2009

LOT 105

Lot 105

English Porcelain Dessert Service, c.1840

English Porcelain Dessert Service, c.1840
Lot 105 Details
English Porcelain Dessert Service, c.1840

comprising twenty-four pieces
some condition noted
painted pattern numbers 3/53 in gilt

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Comprising 13 plates (two minor cracks); 2 shell dishes (one repaired); 2 oblong dishes; 3 lozenge dishes (one handle repaired); 2 sauce tureens with covers and stands (both bases repaired, both finial handles and one side handle chipped or repaired); 1 pedestal comport (cracked and base repaired); some discolouration and wear throughout

LOT 105
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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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.