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Importante boîte à cigares en or, émail et pierre précieuses par Meyer & Sons, Londres, 1884
Estimate
38,000 - 45,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- applied with a miniature on porcelain, said to be Nawab Sir Muhammad Akram Khan, signed T over M, below an enamelled coat of arms, the reverse with his enamelled cipher, within elaborately jewelled and engraved ornament, in original blue leather case tooled with arms and cipher
- Haut. 12,5 cm
- 5in high
ornée d'une miniature d'un Nawab, sur porcelaine, signée T sur M, surmontant des armes en émail, au revers leur cimier en émail, savamment entouré d'éléments de décor gravés et en pierres précieuses, dans son étui d'origine orné des mêmes armes et du cimier
Condition
Excellent condition; in fact, the cigar case looks completely unused although there is a shallow scratch to the enamel plaque of the lid and some wear on the exterior of the leather case.
"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."