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Cyprus, Survey of--Kitchener, Lieut. Horatio Herbert.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A portable steel box lettered "Survey of Cyprus" together with its lined leather carrying case.
- steel and leather
Steel box (215 x 355 x 255mm.), original black paint, handles to sides, brass lock, brass handle to lid, the lid lettered in white "Survey of Cyprus" surmounted by Queen Victoria's crowned monogram "V.R" in white; together with a lined leather carrying case, the lid lettered in white "Major Kitchener R.E., [?England]", some wear to metal box and leather case
Provenance
Given by Kitchener (1850-1916) to his cook Albert Perrier who worked for him in Egypt and India
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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
Kitchener's personal portable strong box and case, used during the Survey of Cyprus, 1878-1883, which was the first full triangulated survey and mapping of Cyprus.