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Nécessaire de toilette en argent, par Joseph Daumain, Paris, vers 1845
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Nécessaire de toilette en argent, par Joseph Daumain, Paris, vers 1845
- silver and glass
- dimension du coffre 62x39,5x27,5 cm, 3 671 g d'argent pesable, 118oz weightable pieces
gravé d'un cimier anglais et de la devise Craignez Honte, comprenant: une aiguière et bassin (ewer and basin), 1 grand bassin (basin) 1 paire de flambeaux de toilette (toilet candlesticks), 2 boites ovales en verre et argent (oval cut-glass and silver box), 1 blaireau dans son étui en argent (shaving brush in silver case), 11 flacons en verre et argent (cut-glass and silver flagons), 1 miroir (miror), 1 cafetière couverte en argent sur son réchaud et sa lampe (a coffee pot on warming stand and lamp), un encrier (ink pot) et une boite à plumes (pen feather box), dans un coffre en cuir doublé de velours vert, serrure, écoincons et poignées en cuivre doré, la serrure signée MG PARIS, le miroir Hollande, XIXe siècle
Condition
one glass flagon missing (silver cover present) -Important chips and losses of glass inside one of the 2 oval boxes - Wears to edges of the box with liftings - Scattered light scratches to the box -Important disjoins to corners of the box. Mirror same pattern but made in Holland. Apparently coffee pot handle missing.
Attractive and impressive piece
"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."
Catalogue Note
Le cimier est celui de la famille Weston, probablement pour un descendant du comte de Portland (titre éteint en 1688).