Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

LOT 318

Lot 318

Four Worcester Blue Scale Ground Plates, c1770

Four Worcester Blue Scale Ground Plates, c1770
Lot 318 Details
Four Worcester Blue Scale Ground Plates, c1770

painted with gilt bordered cartouches containing flower sprays and garlands
tiny glaze chips
diameter 7.8" — 19.7 cm.
painted square fret marks in underglaze blue

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Macdonald Collection, Edmonton

CONDITION DETAILS

One or two tiny glaze chips and small firing flaws at the rim of two plates; otherwise in substantially good condition

LOT 318
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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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