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English Porcelain from the William B.G. Humphries Collection – Part II

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LOT 23

Lot 23

Pair of Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf Sauce Boats, c.1758-62

Pair of Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf Sauce Boats, c.1758-62
Lot 23 Details
Pair of Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf Sauce Boats, c.1758-62

largest length 7.4 in — 18.7 cm
workman's mark '4' in black

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $1,062.50
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Pair of Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf Sauce Boats, c.1758-62
  • Pair of Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf Sauce Boats, c.1758-62
  • Pair of Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf Sauce Boats, c.1758-62
  • Pair of Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf Sauce Boats, c.1758-62
Provenance:

Sotheby's, New York, "English and Continental Ceramics", 21 October, 1993, Lot 324
William B.G. Humphries Collection, Toronto (Label with the Radlett Collecction)

Note:

Proceeds to benefit the Gardiner Museum, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

One boat with small chip on the foot rim (glazed over) and minor repaired glaze chip on the spout; the other with hairline crack on the lower join of the handle; otherwise 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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