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An English Gold and Hardstone Etui and a French Gold and Enamel Scent Bottle
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Gold, Hardstone, Enamel
- lengths 4 in.
- 10.2cm
the first tapered cylindrical of striated grey agate mounted with rococo gold bands, one later, partly set with rubies and diamonds, later fitted as a scent bottle, circa 1760; the scent bottle cylindrical, enamelled with a three girls watching a swan with a landscape background, tooled gold borders, struck with Dutch control marks, circa 1880
Condition
first as noted, the later band band covering a crack; second good condition
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.