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A small gold-mounted agate necessaire, London, circa 1760
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A small gold-mounted agate necessaire, London, circa 1760
- ivory, gold, enamel, glass, mirror, velvet, agate, leather (case)
- 5 cm, 2 in high
upright rectangular form, the gold cagework mounts chased with garlands and scrolls and enclosing banded agate panels over red lacquer, the front and back overlaid with birds and animals, gold motto on white enamel collar: Il faut l'ouvrir pour s'en servir, rose diamond pushpiece, the interior fitted with two gold-capped scent bottles, ivory slips, folding knife, pencil and spoon, lid mirror-lined, in modern red leather case
Provenance
The Collections of Hanns and Elisabeth Weinberg and the Antique Porcelain Company of New York, sale Sotheby's New York, 10/11 November 2006, lot 15
Condition
Generally excellent impression. Scraping to enamel collar at corners; discolouring of lacquer underlay. Discolouring of mirror. Contents complete although scent bottles do not match in size and one cap does not fit properly. Several joints in cagework have been visibly resoldered and some portions tactfully replaced.
"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."