- 18
étui à cigarettes en argent et émail par Richard Simon, Vienne, vers 1920
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- étui à cigarettes en argent et émail par Richard Simon, Vienne, vers 1920
- silver, enamel
- 7,5 cm, 3in à 12,5 cm, 5in
orné de paillons polychromes à décor d'écailles encadrés de deux rubans à gros grains, poinçon d'importation pour Londres, 1922, 8,5 cm, 3 3/8 in ; un autre, à décor géométrique et cabochon grenat, poinçon d'importation PHV, Londres, 1927, 8 cm, 3 1/8 in ; et six autres en argent ou vermeil et émail
decorated with multicoloured paillons in a scale pattern bound with gros grain ribbons, 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in ; and another, sponsor's mark PHV, London import mark for 1927, geometric pattern, with grenat cabochon, 8cm, 3 1/8 in wide ; and six other silver or silver-gilt and enamel cigarette cases: a modern Italian example with lapis enamelling; a modern scroll engraved example with black enamel with Czechoslovak import mark; a Czech silver and enamel cigarette case, decorated in black and green with geometric motives with Austrian import mark; a silver-gilt and black enamel scrolled example, Austrian, mid-20th century; another Austrian example, circa 1900, the lid painted with horse head and a plain engine-turned silver example, also Austrian with blue enamel borders.
decorated with multicoloured paillons in a scale pattern bound with gros grain ribbons, 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in ; and another, sponsor's mark PHV, London import mark for 1927, geometric pattern, with grenat cabochon, 8cm, 3 1/8 in wide ; and six other silver or silver-gilt and enamel cigarette cases: a modern Italian example with lapis enamelling; a modern scroll engraved example with black enamel with Czechoslovak import mark; a Czech silver and enamel cigarette case, decorated in black and green with geometric motives with Austrian import mark; a silver-gilt and black enamel scrolled example, Austrian, mid-20th century; another Austrian example, circa 1900, the lid painted with horse head and a plain engine-turned silver example, also Austrian with blue enamel borders.
Condition
1. with 2 chips and overall scratching
2. with enamel restored
3. worn
4. in good condition
5. with dents in centre
6. good condition
7. with chips and scrapes on sides
8. 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. 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."