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An English delftware blue and white electioneering plate, mid-18th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- pottery - delftware
- 19.9cm., 7 7/8 in. diam.
inscribed 'Sr. John Pole/ for ever', above a flourish, within a flowerhead cartouche issuing leaves,
Provenance
The Birkett collects
ion.
Condition
Restored breaks at 10 o'clock and 7 o'clock which meet at the centre of the plate with an associated haircrack at this point extending towards the rim, approx. 4in.length. Some typical rim chips.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Sir John Pole was a candidate in the 1754 by-election for the constituency of Taunton, Somerset. For dated plates inscribed with his name see Louis L. Lipski and Michael Archer, Dated English Delftware, London, 1984, p. 130, nos. 577-577c.