Decorative Arts Auction

June 17, 2014

LOT 134

Lot 134

Flight & Barr Worcester Grey Marbled Ground Part Service, c.1800-05

Flight & Barr Worcester Grey Marbled Ground Part Service, c.1800-05
Lot 134 Details
Flight & Barr Worcester Grey Marbled Ground Part Service, c.1800-05

with Greek key borders in gilt, comprising thirty pieces:
10 tea cups
6 coffee cups
12 saucers
sugar basin
waste bowl

one cup restored
incised B marks

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

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

Lot Report

Provenance:

Label with Sotheby’s at Simpson’s, Toronto, October 16th-20th, 1967, lot 275
The Chelsea Shop, Toronto, 1968
Robert W. Macaulay Collection, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

One coffee cup restored; some very minor wear to gilding; otherwise substantially in good condition

LOT 134
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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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