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A set of mother-of-pearl Bezique gaming counters and scorers in a gilt-decorated red leather case, Germany or Italy, circa 1840
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- silver, leather, mother-of-pearl
- width of case 6 1/4 in.
- 16 cm
with two polished steel and gilt racks of dolphin-shaped mother-of-pearl tokens, with twenty-three engraved mother-of-pearl counters and a pair of similar fish tokens, probably Chinese.
Provenance
Mallet at Bourdon House, London, 1987
Condition
case with losses to gilding, scuffs and marks to leather. Back of case with break to leather. The game part in 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.
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.