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AN ITALIAN SILVER TABLE CIGARETTE BOX MOUNTED WITH ANCIENT ROMAN COINS, Bulgari, Florence, 1969
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Bulgari
- silver, gold
- length 10 in.
- 25.5 cm
rectangular, the cover mounted through with ten coppered antique first- to third-century coins, identified on the inside, comprising examples from: Faustinia Sentior (m. 141 AD), Domitianus (81-96 AD), Hadrianus (117-138 AD), Alexander Severus (222-235 AD), Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD), Trajanus (98-117 AD).
Condition
traces of green corrosion to two coins, otherwise good
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.