Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts

In fair and stable condition. A firing crack visible to the interior of the basin. Chips and hairlines visible to the rim of the lid. Three handles show signs of some sort of restoration, but uncertain of the extent of these repairs. Other areas of discoloration to the body and base are visible suggesting repairs to chips, breaks and hairlines. There is a knop finial on the cover that is in good condition, the illustration in the catalogue and online unfortunately hide this delicate element.

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