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Moscow-Vindavo-Rybinsk railway: A gold and enamel commemorative jeton, A. Tillander, St. Petersburg, 1899-1904
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gold, enamel
- height including loop: 40mm
of shield form, mounted with Imperial crown, the front enamelled in white and blue and applied with Coats of Arms of Moscow and St Petersburg, the centre set with medallion decorated with Coats of Arms of Moscow, Vindava and Rybinsk within laurel wreath, inscribed 'Society of Moscow-Vindavo-Rybinsk Railway', the reverse enamelled in a translucent apple green, applied with anchor and named on a white enamel ribbon 'V.M. kostevich', 56 standard
Condition
Minor chips to enamelled surface throughout. Wear to the gold as expected with age and use. Possible restoration to the left of the crown.
"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."