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A mother of pearl toothpick case, English, early 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A mother of pearl toothpick case, English, early 19th century
- mother of pearl, gilt metal, ivory, silver
oval, the lid applied with a black and gold silhouette of Richard Monckton Milnes, later 1st Lord Houghton, by John Miers (1756-1821), signed, lined with green plush, 9.3cm., 3 7/8 in wide ; and a silver-mounted mother-of-pearl snuff box, oval upright form, late 19th century, 7.2cm., 2 7/8 in wide
Provenance
The first item: Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 3, said to come from Fryston Collection
Condition
1. crack to ivory silhouette portrait
2. lid detached
"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."