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tabatière en carapace de tortue à montures en argent, non poinçonnée, Hollande, vers 1693
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière en carapace de tortue à montures en argent, non poinçonnée, Hollande, vers 1693
- silver-mounted tortoiseshell
- long 7cm ; 2 /3/4in
le couvercle à charnière, avec un tampon pour tasser le tabac et anneau de suspension, la bordure inscrite:
Toe back, Seer Schoon die Spant de kroon
bÿ Wyn en bier
daer om ick oock een pÿpie Roock
oy mÿn pla[s]ier
Jan Claeffe De Bi[j] Anno 1693
(du bon tabac est mieux que le vin et la bière, c'est pourquoi je fume une pipe pour mon bon plaisir)
Toe back, Seer Schoon die Spant de kroon
bÿ Wyn en bier
daer om ick oock een pÿpie Roock
oy mÿn pla[s]ier
Jan Claeffe De Bi[j] Anno 1693
(du bon tabac est mieux que le vin et la bière, c'est pourquoi je fume une pipe pour mon bon plaisir)
Condition
hinge a little wobbly, minor knocks and scratches, two teeth of the dog tooth mount with losses, generally good condition, red laquered interior with a few cracks
"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."