Silver, Glass & Ceramics

March 18, 2008

LOT 259

Lot 259

Davenport Dessert Service, mid-19th century

Davenport Dessert Service, mid-19th century
Lot 259 Details
Davenport Dessert Service, mid-19th century

comprising twenty pieces
condition noted
printed marks in red and underglaze blue

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Comprising: 3 rectangular serving dishes - all cracked, two badly; 2 kidney shaped serving dishes - cracks; 1 comport; 2 covered sauce tureens - some discolouration to white ground; 12 plates - some cracks, two with significant repairs; two or three with minor chips and one discoloured (eight or nine are substantially in good condition); generally, discolouration, cracks, repairs and wear to gilding throughout

LOT 259
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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.