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service de toilette en vermeil, poincon de maitre IIC, Paris, 1744 et apres
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- service de toilette en vermeil, poincon de maitre IIC, Paris, 1744 et apres
- laquer, silver-gilt, glass
- Boîte 24x21cm, 9 1/2 x8 1/4 in wide ; 70g, 2oz 4dwt
comprising: mirror, travel corkscrew with steel helix, small beaker, a small dish, a powder box, a funnel, a pill box (lacking cover), 4 glass scent bottles and 2 glass scent flasks with silver-gilt mounts, also with a later German porcelain egg-cup, late 18th century, in a gilt Chinoiseries lacquer box with blue velvet lining
dans une boîte en laque décorée de chinoiseries dorées, doublée de velour bleu, comprenant: 1 miroir, 1 tire-bouchon en vermeil et acier, 1 petit gobelet,1 petite soucoupe, 1 petite boîte à poudre, 1 entonnoir, 1 boîte à pilule (sans son couvercle), 4 bouteilles à parfum et 4 flacons à parfum en verre à montures en vermeil, ainsi qu'1 coquetier en porcelaine, Allemagne, fin du XVIIIe siècle
dans une boîte en laque décorée de chinoiseries dorées, doublée de velour bleu, comprenant: 1 miroir, 1 tire-bouchon en vermeil et acier, 1 petit gobelet,1 petite soucoupe, 1 petite boîte à poudre, 1 entonnoir, 1 boîte à pilule (sans son couvercle), 4 bouteilles à parfum et 4 flacons à parfum en verre à montures en vermeil, ainsi qu'1 coquetier en porcelaine, Allemagne, fin du XVIIIe siècle
Condition
some slight wear commensurate with age, the pill box lacking its cover, otherwise fine condition. the glass probably later.
The box with some restoration. beaker and dish with maker's mark and unidentified discharge mark. Funnel with "tete de renard" discharge mark (1738-1744), the bottle and flasks mounts with tete de saumon discharge mark (1744-1750), powder box with date letter D for 1744 and tete de saumon discharge mark ; the silver with overall minor wear commensurate with age otherwise very charming and in fine 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. 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."