Decorative, Glass, Porcelain Art Auction

March 29, 2007

LOT 817

Lot 817

Derby Octagonal Butter Tub, c.1765

Derby Octagonal Butter Tub, c.1765
Lot 817 Details
Derby Octagonal Butter Tub, c.1765

hair crack
12.5 cm
patch marks

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $1,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Hair crack (about 9 cm); minor discolouration to interior at base corner; tiny rim chip (about 1mm)

LOT 817
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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.