Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025
Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 8
35 Piece Chamberlain Worcester Green and Gilt Botanical Dessert Service
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
English, circa 1815, each with apple green ground, gilt foliate bands, and a varied hand painted flower, comprising: pair of large fruit coolers, with liners and covers, 13-1/2 x 9-3/4 x 9-1/4 in.; footed rectangular tazza, 5-3/4 x 14 x 8-5/8 in.; pair of sauce tureens, 6-5/8 x 7-3/8 x 6-3/8 in.; two shaped dishes with shell handles, 1-5/8 x 10-3/8 x 8-7/8 in.; two heart shaped dishes, 1-1/2 x 10-3/8 x 8 in.; two oval shaped dishes, 1-5/8 x 12 x 9 in.; two square shaped dishes, 1-3/8 x 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.; 24 dessert plates, 1-1/8 x 8-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.
Provenance: Earle D. Vandekar, New York, July 1987 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $48,000); Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, November 1987 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $48,000); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
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Earle D. Vandekar, New York, July 1987 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $48,000); Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, November 1987 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $48,000); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
anomalies, pinholes, crazing, surface dirt/accretion, and some loss to enamel/gilt; each fruit cooler with some chips to joint between body and foot (one with some pieces retained); tureens lacking spoons; shell plates with small chips to shell handles Note: Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
