12th Oct, 2023 14:00

The Traditional Interior | Fine Furniture & Works of Art

 
Lot 834
 

VICTORIAN CERAMIC 'LEECHES' JAR

with pierced cover, twin upright handles, inscribed LEECHES in gilt to pink ground, gilt highlights

30cm high

 

A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.

 

Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £300 - £500


Condition Report
In overall good condition. Crazing and wear throughout. Loss of gilding in places to the rim and handles. Small sections of flaking. Firing imperfections. Hairline crack to lower section. Wear to foot. One handle is cracked and appears to have been reglued. Small chips to rims. Inside of jar with crazing. Pink in colour. 

The lid has further crazing. Wear to the finial. Chip to rim and firing imperfections.

30cm high including lid.

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