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Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025

Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 2

Copeland and Garrett Finely Enameled Porcelain Vessel

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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British, 19th century, possibly a tobacco jar, drum form basin with bell form lid, mint green ground with gilt borders and highlights, hand painted floral garlands, and two landscape and seaside scenes in ovoid cartouches, titles inscribed on bases ("Dimsdale spa Durham"; "Breyde(?) near Yarmouth"), 12-1/2 x 7 x 7 in.

Provenance: Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, December 1986 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $3,200); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

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Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, December 1986 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $3,200); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

scattered small losses to gilding, some surface dirt and accretion at interiors, some crazing, basin with several hairline cracks to rim, lid with hairline crack at interior underside, some probable retouch to rim 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.