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Three English Silver "Castle Top" Snuff Boxes, Thomas Shaw, Birmingham (1)/ Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham (2), 1832-42
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on covers and box interiors
- lengths 3in. to 3 1/2 in.
- 7.6cm, 8.9cm
rectangular with floral borders, the covers depicting Westminster Palace, Windsor Castle, and Peterborough, engine-turned bases, gilt interiors
Condition
Westminster with Tessiers provenance, worn at high spots, one ragged end to panel, panel perhaps associated; Windsor good and heavy; Peterborough with slight wear to high spots
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.