Lot 43
  • 43

quatre tabatières

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • quatre tabatières
  • A cartouche form agate box with scroll-chased silver-gilt sides, English; two trunk-shaped moss agate boxes, one with gilt-metal, the other with silver-gilt cagework mounts, German, all mid 18th century; and a heart-shaped silver and mother of pearl box, the lid carved with a pheasant
  • 7,5 à 4,5 cm ; 3 to 1 3/4 in
boîte en agate en forme de cartouche, la bâte en vermeil ciselée de rinceaux, Angleterre ; deux boîtes en agate mousse, l'une à montures en métal doré, l'autre en vermeil, Allemand, toutes de la moitié du XVIIIe siècle ; et une boîte en forme de coeur en argent et nacre, le couvercle ciselé d'un faisant

Condition

Gilt-metal is slightly rusty otherwise good
"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."