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A gold-mounted hardstone pill box and an enamelled lorgnette
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- box width 8cm, 3 1/8 in; lorgnette 15cm, 5 3/4 in
the box Louis Kupferheim, Pforzheim, with Viennese control marks; the gold-cased lorgnette struck : doublé, both early 20th century
the rectangular box with dark agate lid and base with ribbon-stamped gold sides, the lid applied in high relief with a red coral profile head of a young girl with rose diamond collar; the lorgnette decorated with engraved leaves on a dark blue enamel ground
the rectangular box with dark agate lid and base with ribbon-stamped gold sides, the lid applied in high relief with a red coral profile head of a young girl with rose diamond collar; the lorgnette decorated with engraved leaves on a dark blue enamel ground
Condition
Both objects in excellent condition. The lorgnette mechanism functions, but sticks a bit.
"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."