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AN ITALIAN GILT-BRONZE AND MARBLE WATCH STAND, PROBABLY ROME, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- 24cm. high., 9½in.
mounted with a micromosaic panel of a bird together with a yellow gold open faced pedometer, the 38mm white enamel dial signed 'Payne & Co., New Bond Street Patent' case numbered 4326 (2)
Provenance
Possibly Arthur Vansittart (1807-1859) when in Italy
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, 'Spare Bedroom no. VII / Marble and Ormolu Empire Watch Stand'
Condition
In overall very good condition. The stand with minor areas of tarnishing to the metal. The pedometer is fine quality and with only very minor 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."