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Navette et paire de couteaux à fruits en or et nacre, XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Navette et paire de couteaux à fruits en or et nacre, XVIIIe siècle
- Yellow gold, mother-of-pearl
- Long. 12 cm ; 4 3/4 in, 18,2 cm ; 7 1/8 in
la navette, de forme classique, ornée de chaque côté d'un treillage d'or, poinçon de maître uniquement, [?][?]C, poinçon de décharge de J.J Prévost, Paris, 1762-1768 et après ; et une paire de couteaux à fruit, l'un à lame en or, l'autre à lame en acier, poinçons d'import français du XXe siècle, dans un étui en cuir rouge postérieur
the navette of typical form, each side overlaid with gold trelliswork, maker's mark only visible [?][?]C, rubbed discharge mark of J.J Prevost, Paris, 1762-1768 and later ; and a pair of fruit knives, one with gold and one with steel blade, modern French import mark, in modern fitted read leather case
the navette of typical form, each side overlaid with gold trelliswork, maker's mark only visible [?][?]C, rubbed discharge mark of J.J Prevost, Paris, 1762-1768 and later ; and a pair of fruit knives, one with gold and one with steel blade, modern French import mark, in modern fitted read leather case
Condition
navette: with rim crimped and slightly damaged.
Fruit knives: gold blade damaged at tip, steel blade with one nick, handles in good order.
"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."