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A George IV tortoiseshell-veneered tea caddy circa 1825
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- pine, tortoiseshell
- height 5 3/4 in. width 10 1/4 in.; depth 7 1/2 in.
- 14.6 cm; 27.3 cm; 19.1 cm
with raised lid and bombé body, with two mixing compartments.
Provenance
Hartman, New York
Condition
Overall fair condition; top with small patch to tortoiseshell and with small patches to back edge of top near hinges; minor lifting to some tortoiseshell panels in places and with a small loss to the front corners; interior with losses to foil and now painted over with a gray wash.
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.