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George Betjemann & Sons of London
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- A humidor
- Macasser ebony, silver
- 53 by 46 by 36cm., 21 by 18 by 14¼in.
Edwardian, 1904
macassar ebony, silver
with a hallmarked silver 'Bramah' lock, recessed handles and hinges, three drawers with an adjustable division, the lower drawer with a plaque engraved 'Presented to John Pound Esq., J.P./ (Alderman of Aldgate ward) / In honour of his election to the high office of/ Lord Mayor of London, 1904-1905 / And as a token of the respect and high esteem in which he is held / By the whole of the employees of the firm of / John Pound & co. / Nov 1904'
macassar ebony, silver
with a hallmarked silver 'Bramah' lock, recessed handles and hinges, three drawers with an adjustable division, the lower drawer with a plaque engraved 'Presented to John Pound Esq., J.P./ (Alderman of Aldgate ward) / In honour of his election to the high office of/ Lord Mayor of London, 1904-1905 / And as a token of the respect and high esteem in which he is held / By the whole of the employees of the firm of / John Pound & co. / Nov 1904'
Condition
Of lovely quality. With some old marks and scratches. Would benefit from a clean. Some chips to the moulded edge of the left side rear.
"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."