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A gold-mounted orange agate necessaire, London, circa 1760
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold-mounted orange agate necessaire, London, circa 1760
- agate, ivory, glass, gold, enamel, leather (Case)
- 5.5 cm, 2 in high
upright rectangular, the lid, front and back overlaid with delicate cagework chased with birds and animals within elaborate scrolls, panelled in banded orange and translucent agate, white enamel collar with gold motto: Votre amitie fait ma seule felicite, garnet thumbpiece, interior complete with two gold-capped scent bottles, ivory slips, tweezers, pencil spoon and folding knife, lid mirror-lined, in modern red leather case
Provenance
René Fribourg Collection, sale, Sotheby's London, 14 October 1963, lot 289;
the Property of a Gentleman, Sotheby's London, 18 June 1982, lot 67
the Property of a Gentleman, Sotheby's London, 18 June 1982, lot 67
Condition
lid top panel cracked in one place; small flaws to enamel; caps to scent bottle do not match; mirror stained; lacking plush lining. Tray is different colour gold to mounts; thumbpiece probably a replacement.
"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."