Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 198

Lot 198

Worcester ‘Blown Tulip’ Butter Boat, c.1760-65

Worcester ‘Blown Tulip’ Butter Boat, c.1760-65
Lot 198 Details
Worcester ‘Blown Tulip’ Butter Boat, c.1760-65

leaf shaped with twig handle on three moulded leaf feet, painted in blue on the centre with a single tulip flower and three border sprigs
tiny chip
length 3.5" — 8.9 cm.
painted workman’s mark in underglaze blue

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

CONDITION DETAILS

Very small glaze chip at tip of spout is barely significant; otherwise in good condition

LOT 198
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  • 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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