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Two gold cigarette cases
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, sapphire
- widths 9.7, 8.6cm; 3 3/4 , 3 3/8 in.
the first Moscow, 1908-1917, the surfaces with diagonal reeding, the lid applied with monogram LB beneath a noble coronet, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the interior engraved Papa 31 Decembr. 1910/55, struck with unrecorded maker's mark FS (Cyrillic); the second St Petersburg, 1904-1908, the surfaces with sunburst reeding, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the interior engraved in Polish 'U/16/1925/Award/of the Order of Count Skórzewski', struck with unrecorded maker's mark IP (Cyrillic); both 56 standard
Condition
Both in excellent condition with minor surface scratches.
"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."