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A GROUP OF SILVER VINAIGRETTES AND SMALL BOXES, 18TH/MID-19TH CENTURY
Estimate
700 - 900 USD
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Description
- silver
- height of first 1 1/8 in.
- 2.8 cm
comprising a small upright box, base initialed AB; two small oval boxes engraved with a hog and a flower; a flower-topped vinaigrette, John Bettridge, Birmingham, 1818; a tinder box, Ledsam, Vale & Wheeler, Birmigham, circa 1840; a circular box with mother-of-pearl carving of a turkey; and a Chinese export tinder box, Khecheong, Canton, circa 1840. 7 pieces.
Condition
good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.