- 470
George W. Horner & Co., established 1914
Estimate
120 - 180 GBP
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Description
- 'Dainty Dinah' Toffee Tin
- the sides printed 'Dainty Dinah Toffee' / Manufactured by George W. Horner & Co. Ltd. Chester-Le-Street, County of Durham & London
- printed tin, papier-mâché
- toffee tin 3 by 13 by 11.5cm., 1¼ by 5 by 4½in. papier-mâché box 8 by 19.5 by 11cm., 3¼ by 7¾ by 4¼in.
- Made in the first half of the 20th century.
together with a French transfer printed papier-mâché box, circa 1900, the sides with C. B. Sociéte Française De Cotons à Coudre, Paris, E.P.
Condition
Both with old marks and scratches and wear to both. Losses to paint on the sides of the toffee tin. Some spotting to gilt-decoration. Papier-mâché box with rim chips and rubbing to transfer printed decoration.
"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."