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A CONTINENTAL SILVER-MOUNTED SHAGREEN GENTLEMAN'S SHAVING ETUI, possibly Portuguese, circa 1730-40
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- scissors stamped V below a crown, the later razor blades 'E. Turner 113 St John St'
- Silver, Shagreen
- height overall 12in.
- 30cm.
applied with baroque silver plaques, fitted with engraved silver-mounted fittings comprising tortoiseshell-framed mirror with arched top, stone strop, steel-bladed scissors, tortoiseshell comb and six razors
Provenance
Probably Baron Meyer de Rothschild, to his daughter
Hannah, Countess of Rosebery, to her husband
Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, and by descent until sold
Sotheby's, Mentmore, 18 May 1977, vol. II, lot 1818.
Hannah, Countess of Rosebery, to her husband
Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, and by descent until sold
Sotheby's, Mentmore, 18 May 1977, vol. II, lot 1818.
Condition
rubbing to edges of Shagreen, some touch-ups with green paint, scratches to top; comb missing three teeth; all slots filled
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.