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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
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."
"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."