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A gold-mounted red agate necessaire, London, circa 1760
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A gold-mounted red agate necessaire, London, circa 1760
- ivory, enamel, red agate, gold
- 5.1cm., 2in. high
of upright rectangular form, the gold cagework mounts chased with a bird and a hound within scrolls and flowers, the lid with a white enamel collar inscribed in gold: 'je me fie a votre amitie', the interior complete with two gold-capped scent bottles, ivory tablets, a spoon, a folding knife, a pair of tweezers, a later pencil top, lid mirror-lined, garnet thumbpiece
Condition
back panel of lid cracked, 1 ivory slip repaired, one bottle top dented in centre, otherwise overall good condition.
"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."