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A brass and enamel mounted oak casket circa 1895, by August Klein, Vienna
Estimate
1,400 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- oak, enamel, brass
- the casket: 21cm. high, 55cm. wide, 39cm. deep; 8¼in., 1ft. 9¾in., 1ft. 3¼in.
- the folio: 52cm. high, 46cm. wide; 1ft. 8½in., 1ft. 6in.
the leather ground lid mounted with repousse brass medallion of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, enamel banded with inscription "Uns Deutschen kann nur durch Deutsche geholfen werden! – Friederich Ludwig Jahn" with Prince Bismarck coat of arms above and enamel cartouche "1815-1895", with gilt bronze handles and scrolling feet. The interior velvet and silk lined, embossed August Klein Wien Graben n. 2; together with a carved oak folio with a print of an allegory surrounded by carved oak leafs and inscriptions 'Otto Von Bismarck', '1815' and '1895', the interior with a printed dedication
Condition
Overall in good original condition. The brass mounts to the front are dirty and would benefit from a clean according to taste. Otherwise the case is ready to place. The paper sheets are again in good condition. The top sheets have some foxing and very minor rips to the edges but are secure.
"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."