Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 135

Lot 135

Pair of English Pearlware Demi-Lune Shaped Bough Pots, c.1810

Pair of English Pearlware Demi-Lune Shaped Bough Pots, c.1810
Lot 135 Details
Pair of English Pearlware Demi-Lune Shaped Bough Pots, c.1810

moulded with three lion’s heads on the covers, the rims with masks and fruiting oak, the sides printed in brown with panels of birds and landscape views, raised on three half-bun feet
some condition noted
length 7.6" — 19.3 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

One with significant crack at one end; some chips to inner rims and minor glaze chips; one cover restored, the other has a small crack

LOT 135
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  • 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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