- 160
An Anglo-Indian ivory-inlaid macassar ebony jewel stand mid-19th century
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ivory, turtleshell, velvet, glass, ebony
- Jewel stand 31cm. high, 23cm. wide, 12cm. deep; 1ft., 9in., 4¾in.
incorporating a miniature press, together with an Anglo-Indian ivory mounted, tortoiseshell veneered octagonal casket, late 19th century (2)
Condition
Stand: Chip to foliate finial. Some discolouration to ivory. Some typical old marks to ebony.
Casket: 8.5cm. high, 16cm. diameter. Generally in good order. There is some dirt to fret detail. Crack to mirror set into interior of lid.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For a comparative jewel stand see Amin Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, London, 2001, p. 237