Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

LOT 315

Lot 315

Worcester Blue Scale Ground Oval Covered Tureen, c.1770

Worcester Blue Scale Ground Oval Covered Tureen, c.1770
Lot 315 Details
Worcester Blue Scale Ground Oval Covered Tureen, c.1770

painted in colours with panels of exotic birds and insects within gilt scroll surrounds
restored
length 11.8" — 30 cm.
painted square fret mark in underglaze blue

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Worcester Blue Scale Ground Oval Covered Tureen, c.1770
  • Worcester Blue Scale Ground Oval Covered Tureen, c.1770
Provenance:

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Macdonald Collection, Edmonton

CONDITION DETAILS

Body has some restoration (extent unclear); chips to applied flowers at handles and some minor wear to brown enamel

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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.