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A gold-mounted necessaire
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- height 6cm, 2 3/8 in
English, in the manner of James Barbot, circa 1765
of upright rectangular form, the gold cagework mounts scrolled and wrapped in garlands with birds flanking the red paste thumbpiece, enclosing glass panels banded in orange to simulate agate, the white enamel collar inscribed in gold with the motto: L'espoir de ta fidelité fait ma seule félicité, the mirror-lined interior fitted with ivory memorandum slips, two gold-capped scent bottles, gold folding knife, steel tweezers and four implements, bodkin lacking
of upright rectangular form, the gold cagework mounts scrolled and wrapped in garlands with birds flanking the red paste thumbpiece, enclosing glass panels banded in orange to simulate agate, the white enamel collar inscribed in gold with the motto: L'espoir de ta fidelité fait ma seule félicité, the mirror-lined interior fitted with ivory memorandum slips, two gold-capped scent bottles, gold folding knife, steel tweezers and four implements, bodkin lacking
Condition
Two portions of the gold mount at front of lid lacking. (They were present at the time the photograph was taken but are now lacking.) Enamel collar worn and chipped. One implement (a bodkin) lacking. Old label still attached to base with no apparent damage underneath.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."