August Americana
Description:
Four Staffordshire Salt-glazed Stoneware Table Items, England, mid-18th century, a teapot with molded feet and lion finial on lid; a teapot with molded feet and gilt decoration; a sauceboat with molded dot, diaper, and basketweave decoration; and a small teapot stand with pierced heart decoration; ht. to 4 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800
Sauceboat: Small in-the-making stress crack below the handle. Teapot stand: small repaired chip in the rim. Gilt decorated teapot: Very small chip on the rim of the lid, but no other obvious chips, cracks, or evidence of repair. Teapot: Small probably in-the-making stress crack at base of spout, but no other obvious chips, cracks, or evidence or repair.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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