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A gold-mounted grey agate étui, English, circa 1765
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A gold-mounted grey agate étui, English, circa 1765
- agate, gold, ivory (tablet), mirror
- 11cm., 4 1/2 in. high
of quiver form, the mounts finely chased with putti and urns within scrolls, flowers and shells, containing gold and steel implements including a chased gold mirror, a pair of scissors, a pair of tweezers, a spoon, a wax spoon, a folding knife, ivory tablets, and a pen nib, suspension loop
Condition
ivory tablet slightly damaged, bowl of spoon slightly bruised.
one panel possible replacement, a small split along hinge on left side, side joins not completely overlapping on right side.
"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."