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Kaiser Wilhelm II: A jewelled two-colour gold cigarette case, Yakov Rosen, St Petersburg, 1908-1917
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- diamonds, sapphire, gold
- width 10cm, 4in.
the lid centred with the rose-cut diamond-set cipher of Kaiser Wilhelm II on a reeded surface, the ends with bands of laurel-hung circular-cut diamonds, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, 56 standard
Provenance
Wilhelm II, German Emperor and King of Prussia (1859-1941, r. 1888-1918)
Wilhelm, German Crown Prince and Crown Prince of Prussia (1882-1951)
Thence by descent
Condition
Excellent condition. One diamond missing from the central oval, the left hand side of the thumpiece with two minute indentations.
"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."