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Lot 2

A FIRST PERIOD WORCESTER SAUCE BOAT
Circa 1755

Modelled as overlapping lettuce leaves, with a branch handle, decorated with butterflies, insects and scattered flowers.




10.5cm high, 18.5cm wide, 9.5cm deep

Estimate $300 - $400

Sold for $550

Overall condition good, minor wear to paintwork in places. No visible repairs.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


The collection of the late Patricia Begg, OAM
Christie's, 18th September, 2002


Birds and Butterflies; Ceramics and Glass Circle, 2004; p. 10, no. 28.


The leaf form is copied directly from the Meissen porcelain factories and was used by several factories in England

The Collection of the late Patricia Begg OAM

AUCTION
Sale: IT044
2:00pm - 17 June 2024
Timed Online Auction (Melbourne)

VIEWING
Wed 12 June, 9am - 7pm
Thurs 13 June, by appointment
Fri 14 June, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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