Worlds within Worlds | Works from the Collection of Peter Petrou

Worlds within Worlds | Works from the Collection of Peter Petrou

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 119. Europe, 1890-1930 | Ophthalmoscope.

Lot Closed

September 21, 03:59 PM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Europe

1890-1930

Ophthalmoscope


lacquered brass, enamelled, glass lenses, ebony, ivory

with two pivoting lenses and adjustable eyepiece, with ivory sclera and painted iris

18.5cm. high; 7 1/4 in.

This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. ‘Please note that where the buyer is from within the UK the lot is sold with no VAT symbol. Where the buyer resides outside the UK the lot is invoiced as if it bore the “†” symbol.’