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Two gold and hardstone desk seals with Coats of Arms, 2nd quarter 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- gold, hardstone
- heights 2 3/4 in,, 2 1/2 in.
- 7cm, 6.4cm
the first of faceted rock crystal supported on four seated sphinxes above and oval engraved base, bloodstone matrix carved with arms and supporters, the other inlaid with panels of specimen hardstones, with vari-colord gold borders of chased flowers, carnelian armorial base
Provenance
The arms on the faceted rock crystal are those of Carolath-Beuthen of Silesia, created Princes in 1753. The arms of the specimen hardstone seal are those of Counts Strogonov of Russia.
Specimen hardstone seal: Sotheby's, Zurich, 13 November 1979, lot 241.
Condition
the first with small chip to rock crystal, the second with minor chips and cracks to hardstones
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.