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Couvert de voyage en argent émaillé dans son écrin, Chine, vers 1910
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Couvert de voyage en argent émaillé dans son écrin, Chine, vers 1910
- silver
- Long. du coffret 30, 7 cm, 161,5 g ; 12 in. 5oz 4dwt
à décor émaillé de branches fleuries, comprenant 1 cuillère, 1 fourchette, 1 couteau, 1 coquetier, 1 petite soucoupe et 1 paire de baguettes, dans un petit coffret rectangulaire en bois gainé de soie rose
Provenance
Ce charmant nécessaire a été offert par une personnalité chinoise au fils de l'arrière grand père du propriétaire actuel qui travailla pour les chemins de fer chinois entre 1905 et 1919. Son jeune fils de 12 ans, virtuose au violon, avait joué devant un parterre de personnalités et avait reçu ce service en remerciement.
Condition
usual dents on the plate and spoon otherwise good condition - uncommon set
"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."