with Lovebirds probably Continental, late 19th century, large oval tureen form with four double-bracket feet, reticulated earthenware covered in cream-colored glaze, two lovebirds seated in a bouquet of modeled flowers form the finial with modeled bouquet handles, no marks, 13 x 13 in., losses in flowers especially on one handle where rope is also missing, one lovebird replaced or greatly restored, the other bird repaired, glaze worn in spots, short crack at top of one foot visible underneath, other cracks and breaks throughout, various anomalies as made. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection losses in flowers especially on one handle where rope is also missing, one lovebird replaced or greatly restored, the other bird repaired, glaze worn in spots, short crack at top of one foot visible underneath, other cracks and breaks throughout, various anomalies as made