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A gold cigarette case and a jewelled silver cigarette case
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, silver, sapphires, diamonds
- widths 9.5, 8.3cm; 3 3/4 , 3 3/8 in.
the gold case Morozov, St Petersburg, 1899-1908, matte-finished surfaces, the lid applied with part-red-enamelled shoulder board and a two-colour gold medallion of St George, 56 standard, scratched inventory number 11417 or 114,7, Polish import mark; the silver case St Petersburg, circa 1890, with hammered surfaces, the lid inset with cabochon sapphire and diamond-set flowers, the end with vesta compartment, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, struck with partial maker's mark, possibly AH or AN (Cyrillic), 88 standard
Condition
Both in very good condition with some signs of wear.
"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."