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Etui à aiguilles et tabatière en pierre dure, pierres precieuses et or, probablement Allemagne, fin du XIXe siècle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Etui à aiguilles et tabatière en pierre dure, pierres precieuses et or, probablement Allemagne, fin du XIXe siècle
- Jewelled and gold-mounted agate
- Haut. 10 cm, 4 in ; Larg. 6 cm, 2 3/8 in
l'étui, aux montures en or ciselées de rinceaux et bordées de diamants taillés en rose ; la tabatière en agate en forme de cartouche à la bâte bombée, le couvercle orné d'une couronne de laurier en diamants taillés en rose, les montures en or à godrons et gravées de rinceaux, apparemment non poinçonnée
the etui tapering, the hinged gold mounts chased with scroll work and bordered at top and base with a ring of rose diamonds, emerald and topaz terminals, contemporary control mark tête d'aigle; and a cartouche-shaped agate snuff box with bombé sides, the lid applied with a rose diamond laurel wreath, gadrooned and scroll-engraved gold mounts, apparently unmarked
the etui tapering, the hinged gold mounts chased with scroll work and bordered at top and base with a ring of rose diamonds, emerald and topaz terminals, contemporary control mark tête d'aigle; and a cartouche-shaped agate snuff box with bombé sides, the lid applied with a rose diamond laurel wreath, gadrooned and scroll-engraved gold mounts, apparently unmarked
Condition
Good condition overall but 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."