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December 09, 2014

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LOT 226

Lot 226

West Pans ‘Littler’s Blue’ Ground Coffee Pot, c.1770

West Pans ‘Littler’s Blue’ Ground Coffee Pot, c.1770
Lot 226 Details
West Pans ‘Littler’s Blue’ Ground Coffee Pot, c.1770

of lobed form with scroll handle and spout, the domed cover with fruit and flowerhead finial, moulded and reserved plain white panels, with traces of gilding
spout restored
height 8.1" — 20.5 cm.

Estimate $350-$500

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

Note:

A matching covered sugar bowl, formerly in the Margaret Cadman Collection, was sold at Christie’s, London, October 11, 2002, lot 81

CONDITION DETAILS

Restoration to tip of spout; minor chips/loss to finial; glaze flaw at side of cover; gilding traces only; otherwise substantially in good condition

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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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