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A silver-mounted tortoiseshell book binding, Spanish, late 17th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A silver-mounted tortoiseshell book binding, Spanish, late 17th century
- silver, metal, tortoiseshell, book
containing a Jewish book of devotion, Ordem. De las Oraciones Colidianas, published by David Tartas, Amsterdam, 1681, 9.3cm., 3 3/4 in.; and a silver book binding, probably German, with presentation inscription 'Margaret Etrenne Hannah Primrose / A souvenir of her dear great great uncle / John Samuel / obit. Sept. 21st 1887' containing a notebook,14.5cm., 5 3/4 in high ; and a parcel-gilt silver crucifix, probably Spanish, 18th century, 13cm., 5 1/8 in.
Provenance
First item: Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 19, ‘Fryston collection’.
Condition
1. tortoiseshell spine broken at each ends.
2. the gilt metal Virgin Mary ornament broken.
"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."