Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 162

Lot 162

Chamberlains Worcester Bough Pot Mantel Garniture, c.1800-10

Chamberlains Worcester Bough Pot Mantel Garniture, c.1800-10
Lot 162 Details
Chamberlains Worcester Bough Pot Mantel Garniture, c.1800-10

the D-shaped bough pot on four bun feet with floriform finial, the flanking pots of tapering cylindrical shape with bud knops, all painted in red, black and gilt with wide lozenge-patterned borders
some condition noted
height 8" — 20.4 cm.
painted marks Chamberlains Worcester and No.211 in gilt and puce script

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $3,360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Margaret Cadman Collection

Literature:

Geoffrey A. Godden illustrates the present garniture in Chamberlain-Worcester Porcelain 1788-1852, p. 270 pl. 343

CONDITION DETAILS

Some wear to gilding; finial of central pot with petal missing and small chip to underside of one corner; one flanking pot with small frit to border; finials to both stoppers restuck; one cover with chips to flange and restored chip to upper rim; one stopper with restored rim chip

LOT 162
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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.)

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