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Lot 48
  • 48

tabatiere en agate a monture en or de deux tons, Angleterre, vers 1765 et apres

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • tabatiere en agate a monture en or de deux tons, Angleterre, vers 1765 et apres
  • gold, hardstone
  • Diam. 7,5 cm ; 3 in
ronde, le couvercle à charnière orné d'une monture à cage peuplée de petits garçons soufflant des bulles, le couvercle et la base postérieurs en agate couleur café au lait à motifs figuratifs

circular, the hinged lid overlaid en cage with a delicate trellis of foliage and scrolls inhabited by boys blowing bubbles, reeded gold mounts with raised flange thumbpiece, the later body and lid of figured coffee-coloured agate

Condition

Good condition apart from crinkling around lid border and very minor glue traces.
"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."