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An Imperial Presentation jewelled gold cigarette case, Morozov, St Petersburg, 1904-1908
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, diamond, sapphire, textile
- width: 11cm, 4 3/8 in.
rounded rectangular, hammered surface, the lid applied with a diamond-set Imperial eagle, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, further struck with maker's mark IP (Cyrillic), 56 standard, scratched number 7036, in original plush case, the lid applied with an Imperial eagle
Condition
Excellent condition, with only minor scratches consistent with age. The plush case with time wear.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This as-yet-unidentified maker is known to have been subcontracted to make cigarette cases for the firm of Morozov, which supplied the Imperial Cabinet. For cases marked with both this maker's mark and the Morozov retailer's mark, see Christie's Geneva, 27 April 1977, lot 374, and Christie's Geneva, 13 November 1990, lot 376. See also the following lot.