Lot 437
  • 437

A typography commemorative box together with two commemorative plaques late 19th century

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • wood, iron
  • the framed set 31cm. high, 31cm. wide; 1ft., 1ft. The larger plaque 37cm. high, 70cm. wide; 1ft. 2½in., 2ft. 3½in.
  • the smaller plaque 16cm. high, 22cm. wide; 6¼in., 8¾in.
with steel plaques "Politik / Eisen ist Bismarck / III F L Kaisern / A Bedeutend ist seine Macht Als Reichskanzler / Kein Reich Arbeitet Mit Solchen Intelligenten Beamten" and dedicationm

Literature

A. de Grousilliers , ill. 70, p. 103

Condition

Box in good condition; big plaque with some rustiness to bottom right hand side, visible 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. 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 typography commemorative box (Schlösser Rebus) was a personal gift of the locksmith Julius Pahn in Bautzen to Bismarck.