- 548
A gold souvenir cigarette case, Friedrich Köchli, St Petersburg, late 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gold, silver, enamel, cabochon sapphire
- width: 9.3cm, 3 5/8 in.
the surface cast with sunburst reeding, the lid applied with enamelled gold and silver orders and medals including the Order of Nichan Iftikhar (Tunisia), First World War Combatant's Cross (France), Order of Aviz, Republican Issue (Portugal), International Red Cross Badge, Légion d'Honneur (France), Order of Osmanie (Turkey), and the Order of National Merit (France), cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, the end with vesta compartment, 56 standard
Condition
Very good condition, and good weight. Two of the applied badges with tiny enamel losses. Please note that the image for this lot has been mis-labelled as '549' in the printed catalogue (but is correct in the online 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."
"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."