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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."
"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.