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A VICTORIAN TURNED STAINED-IVORY AND CARNELIAN DESK SEAL FOR OSWALD SMITH, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- desk seal: 9cm. high; 3½in.
the matrix with initials 'OS' and Smith crest of an elephant and a gold-cased carnelian fob seal engraved 'JMC' and crested and a late Victorian painted stationary stamp, the matrix engraved GS in monogram together with a Coronation souvenir gilt-brass and red velvet box in the form of St Edward's crown by Fisher/188 Strand, (11cm. by 11cm.) (4)
Provenance
The desk seal probably Oswald Augustus Smith (1826-1902) or possibly Guy Oswald Smith (1861-1928). The stamp probably Guy Oswald Smith. The fob seal unknown.
Condition
Fob is good. Residual sealing wax. 35mm. high. Stationary stamp very good. 8.5cm. long. Desk seal is good but ivory with wear and ingrained dirt. 'Crown box' has tarnished metal and velvet is tired the orb surmounting slightly mis-shapen but decorative and great fun.
"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."