TWO CHINESE DESARU SHIPWRECK BLUE & WHITE SPOONS
Two Chinese Desaru shipwreck blue and white spoons, circa 1830, each of traditional form, having blue tendril designs, resting in a fitted box. Note: The Chinese merchant ship Desaru sank off of West Malaysia in 1830. The wreck was excavated in 2001-2002.
Approximate dimensions: spoons l. 4. 25", w. 2".
Condition Report: Examined under blacklight. No restorations apparent, each with 2-4 small chips underneath and 1-2 small chips at the finial, one having a fleabite on the rim of the bowl. Condition reports state our professional opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. As such, Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is not responsible for any omissions or errors to these condition reports. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or free of imperfections. If a condition report or further information is needed, please make a request at info@AandOauctions. com.
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Two Chinese Desaru shipwreck blue and white spoons, circa 1830, each of traditional form, having blue tendril designs, resting in a fitted box. Note: The Chinese merchant ship Desaru sank off of West Malaysia in 1830. The wreck was excavated in 2001-2002.
Approximate dimensions: spoons l. 4. 25", w. 2".
Condition Report: Examined under blacklight. No restorations apparent, each with 2-4 small chips underneath and 1-2 small chips at the finial, one having a fleabite on the rim of the bowl. Condition reports state our professional opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. As such, Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is not responsible for any omissions or errors to these condition reports. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or free of imperfections. If a condition report or further information is needed, please make a request at info@AandOauctions. com.
