CIRCA 1748, THE TEAPOT DATED 1748, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, GILDER'S S. MARKS, VARIOUS PRESSNUMMERN

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall in very good decorative order.
Some typical very slight rubbing and wear to the gilding and enamels, and some very minor surface scratches.
The bullet-shaped teapot and cover - Some very minor chips to the flower finial, and some minute nibbling chips to the footrim. Otherwise in good order.
The baluster hot-milk-jug and cover - Some very minor chips to the flower finial, and some minute nibbling chips to the footrim, some of which have been present since the time of manufacture as they are glazed over. Otherwise in good order.
The sugar-bowl and cover - Some very minor chips to the flower finial, and a further pinhead size chip to the gilt rim. Some minute chips to the footrim. Otherwise in good order.
The slop-bowl - In good order.
The teabowls and saucers - The teabowls with some minute chips to the footrim. One example with a very small crescent-shaped break to the rim which has been restuck (well executed). The saucers with some minute chips to the footrim. Otherwise in good order.
This lot has been XRF tested.