A good and varied collection of Thomas Wolfe (Factory Z) porcelain
circa 1805-10
comprising a coffee can, printed in black and gilded with a central basket of fruit within a circle, 6.3cm high; a coffee cup printed in black with flowers, 6.5cm high; a coffee can bat-printed and painted in black with a circular panel of a three-masted ship with two figures at the shore, pattern 154, 6cm high; with matching tea bowl, 6cm diameter; two bat-printed tea bowl, 6cm diameter; a trio comprising coffee cup, tea bowl and saucer, gilded and bat printed in grey with classical urns and trailing leaves; and a further collection of Factory Z polychrome and sepia decorated wares comprising three trios of coffee cup, tea bowl and saucer, seven tea bowls and six saucers, variously decorated and two coffee cups and saucers (35 pieces)

Condition Report

Coffee cup printed with black flowers - hairline running across base.
Coffee can printed with ship - 4.5cm long hairline crack descending from rim
Matching tea bowl to above - long crack descending from rim
One bat-printed tea bowl with star cracks to base
Teabowl and saucer with gilded shell motifs and red seaweed - saucer cracked.
Yellow trio and gilt trio - very small hairline to the centre base of the tea bowl.

Some minor staining and minor gilt rubbing to a couple of pieces. No further damages or repairs.

Bidding indicates acceptance of the condition of the lot.  All lots are sold subject to general wear and tear commensurate with age and handling over time and only obvious faults will be mentioned after a visual inspection. If you have particular specialist questions on any lot, please state these before bidding since we cannot and will not provide a forensic examination of any lot but only a general condition report as a guide only. All condition reports given by Halls Holdings Ltd's representatives or agents are statements of opinion and not fact. If you require any further information about any lots in this auction or about bidding please do not hesitate to contact us again.