Lot 237
  • 237

[Carroll, Lewis]--[Liddell, Alice]

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • [Carroll, Lewis]--[Liddell, Alice]
  • Alice in Wonderland's Silver Buttons
  • SILVER
each 25mm. (diameter), a pair of art nouveau silver buttons by Nathan and Hayes, 1896 featuring a cherub, later commemorative fitted presentation box, box slightly worn

Provenance

Sotheby's, "Lewis Carroll's Alice", 6 June 2001, lot 90

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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

The presentation box states "Two silver buttons worn from childhood up to the date of her death by 'Alice in Wonderland' née Alice Pleasance Liddell, daughter of Canon Liddell afterwards Mrs Hargreaves Born 1852 Died 1934."