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A jewelled silver-gilt singing bird box, Austro-Hungarian, circa 1900
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, tortoiseshell, jewels, gold, hardstone, glass etc.
10cm, 4in; a silver-mounted tortoiseshell casket, George Fox, London, 1893, in rocaille taste, with key, 15cm, 6in; a cased oval gold 'chronomètre', Movado, circa 1925, 5cm, 2in; a cased silver travelling timepiece, London, 1897, 10cm, 4in; two rectangular silver timepieces, 3.5 and 4.5cm, 1 3/8 and 1 3/4 in; a cased steel pedometer, 4cm, 1 5/8 in; and a dimpled rock crystal bell push with amethyst cabochon button, probably Austrian, circa 1900, 13cm, 5 1/8 in
Provenance
A silver panel on the tortoiseshell casket is engraved with the cipher of Archduchess Isabella, née Princess of Croy, (1856-1931) who had married Frederick, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Teschen, in 1878.
Condition
The singing bird box and timepieces are not currently in working order apart from the Movado watch which has a cracked dial at 4 o'clock. Both the exterior of the bird box and the silver of the tortoiseshell box would benefit from professional cleaning.
"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."