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A steel-mounted ivory inlaid mahogany and tortoiseshell veneered casket, Spanish or Mexican mid 17th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 18cm. high, 29cm. wide, 23cm. deep; 7in., 11½in., 9in.
the gently domed lid opening to reveal a recess and three dummy tortoiseshell veneered drawers with ivory banding and turned ivory handles above three short and one long drawer panelled to simulate three drawers, the fall-front with an elaborately wrought pierced circular copper backed lockplate and foliate cast straps
Condition
Colour less green than on photograph. Old minor restorations to tortoiseshell which have been well executed. Old minor marks, chips and some minor gouges to the rear. Metal slightly tarnished commensurate with age. Attractive lot in overall good condition.
"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."