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Boîte à courrier rectangulaire à deux compartiments par Chaumet, Paris, vers 1920
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Boîte à courrier rectangulaire à deux compartiments par Chaumet, Paris, vers 1920
- silver
- long. 23, 5 cm, 1.783 g ; 9 1/4 in. , 57oz 6dwt
les deux compartiments reliés par une charnière horizontale ouvrant sur des intérieurs en vermeil, les couvercles gravés d'armoiries comtales et de la devise Cor num semper denuo virescit
Condition
very good condition - elegant piece
"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
Les armes gravées sont très probablement des armes personnelles et la devise signifie En gardant, toujours votre coeur renaîtra. L'inscription grecque dans l'écu se traduit par Mon ami. Il s'agit vraisemblablement d'une commande spéciale au célèbre joaillier de la place Vendôme.