A Group of Victorian table articles second half 19th century

comprising an Anglo-Indian ivory and ebony thermometer/compass, a Victorian rosewood tea caddy, a tortoiseshell box, a ducal wax seal with motto Miserere mei deus, a magnifying glass with dachshund head.  Together with a group of various animal-form figures and ornaments.

Good condition; the box with rubbing and wear to brass mounts; the lacquer box with chips and wear to surface with some lifting and losses; the tea cosy with some faiding and stains to silk – general wear overall.
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.
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