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A gilt-metal and English enamel writing box
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- width 6cm, 2 3/8 in
Birmingham, circa 1765
of trunk form, the polished exterior delicately engraved with clusters of flowers and bands of rocaille foliate scrollwork, the interior with glass inkpot and sander, the caps of Birmingham enamel painted with small figures in a landscape, with gilt-metal mounted green glass seal engraved with a profile bust, with gilt-metal holder and nib, and two steel implements
of trunk form, the polished exterior delicately engraved with clusters of flowers and bands of rocaille foliate scrollwork, the interior with glass inkpot and sander, the caps of Birmingham enamel painted with small figures in a landscape, with gilt-metal mounted green glass seal engraved with a profile bust, with gilt-metal holder and nib, and two steel implements
Provenance
The Hon. Mrs Nellie Ionides;
thence by descent
Condition
Excellent condition with one implement lacking.
"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."