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A silver-gilt and enamel timepiece, Britzen, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt, enamel
- height 17cm, 6 3/4 in.
cylindrical, standing on a waisted socle, the surface enamelled overall in black-lined and translucent deep purple over wavy prismatic engine turning and mounted with silver-gilt festoons, margents and borders of fructed laurel, the dial with Arabic chapters enamelled in translucent white over moiré engine-turning, the finial with double-headed eagle, 84 standard
Condition
Excellent condition. The enamel with two small spots of restoration, the first to the top of the cylinder at 11 o'clock, the second to the lower rounded edge at 2 o'clock. The gilding worn consistent with age and handling, the festoons very silghtly loose. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the timepiece movement.
"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."