Lot 19
  • 19

A REGENCY SILVER ARTIST'S PAINT KIT, MAKER'S MARK IL OVER WA, LONDON, 1811

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • fully marked inside bases, marked on covers of boxes with maker's mark, lion passant and date letter
  • silver, wood
  • length of boxes 1 1/2 in., length of spice box 3 7/8 in.
  • 3.8 cm, 9.9 cm
with five square boxes and a container, initialed tops, in leather holder. Together with a four-compartment silver spice box, crested and initialed top, maker's mark EC only, circa 1770.

Condition

spice box with some minor dings; paint kit in good condition, wear to leather holder
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.
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