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December 09, 2014

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LOT 238

Lot 238

Twelve Worcester ‘Pine Cone’ Pattern Octagonal Platters, c.1770-85

Twelve Worcester ‘Pine Cone’ Pattern Octagonal Platters, c.1770-85
Lot 238 Details
Twelve Worcester ‘Pine Cone’ Pattern Octagonal Platters, c.1770-85

in graduated sizes, printed in blue with butterflies, pine cones, fruit, flowers and foliage, the rims with smaller flower sprays
one or two minor chips
approx. length 16.9" — 43 cm.; 15" — 38 cm.; 13.7" — 34.8 cm.; 13.2" — 33.5 cm.; 11.6" — 29.5 cm.; 10" — 25.4 cm.
printed shaded crescent marks in underglaze blue

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $3,198
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

CONDITION DETAILS

By size: 16.9" — 43 cm. (1 - sags at the centre and wobbles slightly as a result); 15"" — 38 cm. (3 - one has ground chip at rim); 13.7"" — 34.8 cm. (1); 13.2"" — 33.5 cm. (1 - ground chips at one corner and minor glaze flaw at opposite side); 11.6"" — 29.5 cm.(5); 10"" — 25.4 cm. (1); otherwise all in substantially 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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