Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

LOT 317

Lot 317

Worcester Blue Scale Ground Tea Canister with Cover, c.1770

Worcester Blue Scale Ground Tea Canister with Cover, c.1770
Lot 317 Details
Worcester Blue Scale Ground Tea Canister with Cover, c.1770

painted with panels of Kakiemon style flowers, foliage and insects within gilt borders
height 6.4" — 16.3 cm.
painted square fret mark in underglaze blue

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $336
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Macdonald Collection, Edmonton

CONDITION DETAILS

Leans slightly to one side; tiny glaze chips to finial; otherwise in substantially good condition

LOT 317
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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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