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A very small simulated agate necessaire with two-colour gold mounts, 18th Century and later
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A very small simulated agate necessaire with two-colour gold mounts, 18th Century and later
- gold, enamel, agate, glass
- 4.8 cm, 1 7/8 in high
rectangular with sloping lid, inlaid with banded orange panels, the wavy gold mounts also engraved and chased with flowery foliage, containing its complement of two dimpled glass scent bottles and a folding knife each with carnelian ornament, tweezers, spoon and bodkin
Condition
Generally good order, lacking lid lining. Top of bodkin is missing. The necessaire and contents appear to have been composed of elements of different dates.
"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."