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étui en chagrin à monture en or, Angleterre, vers 1770
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- étui en chagrin à monture en or, Angleterre, vers 1770
- gold, fishskin, tortoiseshell, steel
- Haut. 10,5 cm ; 4 1/8 in
chaque face ornée de cartouches de style rocaille ciselés de coquilles, le dessus d'un panneau rapporté en or, l'intérieur contenant sept accessoires
of typical form, each side applied with rococo cartouches chased with shells, the top with a later gold commemorative panel, the interior complete with seven implements
of typical form, each side applied with rococo cartouches chased with shells, the top with a later gold commemorative panel, the interior complete with seven implements
Provenance
La plaque est gravée : Jas Patk Crichton Stuart 1859.
Patrick James Herbert Crichton Stuart (1794-1859), petit-fils du premier marquis de Bute, fut membre du Parlement, Lord Lieutenant de Bute et Constable du Château de Cardiff.
Condition
Some slight discolouration to shagreen mainly visible on lid. Implements comprise: tortoiseshell-handled double-bladed knife, steel tweezers, gold-handled scissors (one handle split), spiral gold propelling pencil, gold-topped dividers, gilt-metal folding ruler, gold spralling toothpick (possibly later). Otherwise generally good order.
"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
The plaque inscribed: Jas Patk Crichton Stuart 1859.
Patrick James Herbert Crichton Stuart (1794-1859) , grandson of the 1st Marquess of Bute, was variously a member of parliament, Lord Lieutenant of Bute and Constable of Cardiff Castle.