The Estates of James Bisback & Jonny Kalisch

November 09, 2015

LOT 150

Lot 150

Royal Worcester Aesthetic Teapot, designed by James Hadley, c.1882

Royal Worcester Aesthetic Teapot, designed by James Hadley, c.1882
Lot 150 Details
Royal Worcester Aesthetic Teapot, designed by James Hadley, c.1882

double-sided teapot with cover formed as a man on one side and a woman on the other in aesthetic dress
restored
height 6.3" — 16 cm.
printed puce registration mark, “FEARFUL CONSEQUENCES... THROUGH THE LAW OF NATURAL SELECTION AND EVOLUTION OF LIVING UP TO ONE'S TEAPOT” and “Budge”

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,214
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Royal Worcester Aesthetic Teapot, designed by James Hadley, c.1882
  • Royal Worcester Aesthetic Teapot, designed by James Hadley, c.1882

CONDITION DETAILS

Restoration to spout arm and handle, collar, lily, neck of cover and ruff; chips on the sunflower, leaves and the man’s hair

LOT 150
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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.