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A group of objects of vertu, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
2,200 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- mother of pearl, pearl, silver, gold, hardstone, enamel etc.
comprising: a cased hammered gold cigarette and matching vesta case, cabochon sapphire clasps, Franz Hiess & Söhne, Vienna, cigarette case 9cm, 3 1/2 in; a gold vesta case inscribed: Henriette, Carl Hiess, Wien, Graben, 4.5cm, 1 3/4 in; a hammered gold cigar cutter with cabochon sapphire and rose diamond snap, 5.7cm, 2 1/4 in ; a circular pink enamelled silver pill box, Carl Hiess, Vienna, 4cm, 1 1/2in; a cased set of jewelled mother of pearl cufflinks, a stud and 6 buttons, with one plain replacement stud, in fitted case stamped for: Schwarz & Steiner, Vienna; two cased pairs of jewelled crystal cufflinks, the first square with faceted rims and garnet centres. gold mounts, in case for: Hübner, Vienna, the second circular pink with jewelled centres; two tubular glass scent bottles, the first gold-mounted with carbuncle top, 7cm, 2 3/4 in, in plush case for: Frederico Marzo, Madrid, the second with swag-engraved body, the silver collar and cap with lime green guilloché cap with pearl border, G.A. Scheid, Vienna, 6.3cm, 2 1/2 in; a reeded silver cigarette case, the interior inscribed: Emmanuel Sahn, G.A. Scheid, Vienna, 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in; and a greenstone stopper, 3cm, 1 1/4 in
Provenance
The pink enamelled pill box is applied with the cipher of Dona Aldegundes of Braganza, Infanta of Portugal (1858-1946), who married Prince Henry of Bourbon-Parma, Count of Bardi (1851-1905); the inscription 'Henriette' refers to Archduchess Henriette of Austria (1863-1956).
Condition
First item with vesta case crumpled at one corner; 2nd and 3rd good condition; 4th, chipped around rims; 5th in good condition but with one plain mother of pearl replacement stud; 6th and 7th cufflinks in excellent condition; first scent bottle in good condition, second with chipped cap; cigarette case slightly dented.
"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."