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Two Silver Snuff boxes and a Silver and Ivory Toothpick Box, 1878
Estimate
900 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- oblong snuff box by Hilliard and Thomason, Birmingham, 1878, snuff box engraved with foliage by Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, circa 1870, toothpick case, apparently unmarked, circa 1800
- Silver, ivory
- Lengths 3 1.4 in. to 3 5/8 in.
- 8.3cm, 9.3cm
the silver oblong snuff box engraved with arabesques, another engraved CR Bissel within foliage, the base with grapevine, and a navette-shaped ivory box with silver inlay
Condition
minor dents to Whiting box, repair to front of toothpick box
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.