Lot 407
  • 407

A set of four silver models of early automobiles, 20th Century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • fully marked
  • silver
  • lengths from 9 to 2 1/2 in.
  • 23 to 6.4cm
comprising: a Lorraine-Dietrich, by Alfred Henry Hickman, London 1910; a Bentley open tourer forming an inkstand, seat with ink compartment, trunk with nib brush, hood with double hinged compartment, license plate engraved WB1914, by T.H. Hazelwood, Birmingham, 1913; a small Coupe Renault of circa 1900, Italian, mid 20th Century; a small open car of circa 1895, Italian, mid 20th Century; a silver-mounted leather motor trip booklet, plaque with a motor car with chauffer and passengers, maker's mark AJS, Birmingham, 1906, 5 pieces

Condition

first lacks one running board and mud guard, second with small dents and lacks headlamps and glass liner for inkwell, the rest good
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.
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