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Tire-bouchon en nacre, acier et or, Paris, 1750-1756
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- Tire-bouchon en nacre, acier et or, Paris, 1750-1756
- gold, mother of pearl
- Haut. 6.6cm., 2 5/8 in.
en forme de barrique de vin, le capuchon en or à striures, décharge de Julien Berthe, contremarques français tardifs
in the form of a barrel bound with gold reeding, the screw cover engraved with spiralling bands, discharge of Julien Berthe (1750-1756), later French countermarks
in the form of a barrel bound with gold reeding, the screw cover engraved with spiralling bands, discharge of Julien Berthe (1750-1756), later French countermarks
Condition
overall good condition, discharge overstruck by countermarks, the mother-of-pearl with staining, hairline crack, and minor chips, section of gold rim missing to shaft. overall charming object.
"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."