COLLECTION OF FIVE CASES

Comprising: a silver gilt case, the lid inset with an agate plaque; a silver gilt rectangular case decorated with pink guilloché enamel, British import marks for London, 1926; a silver-gilt cigarette case decorated with pink guilloché enamel, work master's mark for Ivan Britzin, St Petersburg 1899-1908, 88 standard, fitted case Noble & Co; a silver and niello snuff box with scenes of ships, work master's mark for Dmitri Kolesnikov, Moscow, circa 1820 and a silver case designed as suitcase, British hallmarks for London, 1882, fitted case Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Pink enamel lady's cigarette case: stamped 925 for silver. Pink enamel with losses to corner. Light scratches to surface consistent with wear. Rectangular case with moulded sides: the lid decorated with three ships at anchor, the buildings behind possibly Valaam Monastery, Lake Ladoga, the base with the ships in full sail, laurel borders, 84 standard. Tarnished and light scratches to surface consistent with age and wear. Agate case: agate brown and yellow with white banding. Tarnished and light scratches to mount consistent with wear. Pink enamel and diamond case: enamel scratched and slightly discoloured to some parts. Diamonds bright and lively. Fitted leather case damaged and with one side piece missing. Suitcase box: stamped WS. Tarnished and slightly scratched consistent with age and wear.
"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."