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A ROYAL DOCUMENT BOX FORMERLY BELONGING TO THE DUKE OF WINDSOR
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- height 16 in.; width 22 3/4 in.; depth 16 1/2 in
- 40.6 cm; 57.8 cm; 41.9 cm
the metal box painted black with red and yellow stripes, the hinged lid with the painted title DUKE OF WINDSOR. Repainted.
Provenance
H. R. H. The Duke of Windsor
Sold in these rooms, Property from the Collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, February 19-27, 1998, lot 3257 ($30,000)
Condition
Good restored condition, completely repainted exterior and interior, scratches, dents and scuffs, rusting to interior; the top lip of the interior with printed inscription CHUBB AND SONS LIMITED 68, ST. JAMES'S STREET, S.W.1., lacking escutcheon to key hole and lacking key
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.