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A Victorian 18-karat Gold Eight-piece Dresser Set, Pearce & Sons, London, 1899
Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- comprising: two Hair Brushes, two Clothes Brushes, Hand Mirror, covered Powder Jar, Comb, large Pin Tray, in silver-mounted fitted box lined in green velvet, dresser set and box fully marked, case mounts by George Betjeman & Sons, London, 1905
- gold, wood, ivory, turtle
- length of box 21 3/4 in., hand mirror 11 1/2 in.
- 55.2cm, 29.2cm
each chased with shellwork, scrolls and sprigs of flowers against a matted ground, brushes, mirror and comb edged in lattice, the brushes, mirror and powder jar with matching rococo cartouches enclosing applied script initials GJ, the fitted wood box with silver strapwork mounts to cover and keyhole
Condition
comb with two teeth broken off, the gold with two small holes probably for mount now missing, mirror with two chips at edges, overall good condition, chasing crisp
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.
Catalogue Note
Comb mount
1.4oz
43.5g
pin tray
5.4oz
167.9g
powder jar
9.8oz
304.8g
hairbrush back 1
6.3oz
195.9g
hairbrush back 2
6oz
186.6g
clothes brush back 1
3.6oz
112g
clothes brush back 2
3.6oz
112g
mirror back
10.2oz
317.2g
mirror rim
0.8oz
24.9g
Total:
47.1oz
1464.8g