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Gentleman's desk accessories, modern
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- gilt metal, tortoiseshell, gold, crocodile, leather
comprising: an oval tortoiseshell pen tray, gilt-metal handles inset with facsimile of Antiques coins, fitted case, 27cm., 10 5/8 in long ; a gilt-metal and a tortoiseshell pen and fountain pen; an 18ct gold and red enamel ‘must de Cartier’; a cased crocodile and gilt-metal travelling clock, Cartier, 7.5cm., 3 in; two crocodile wallet and passport holders with gilt-metal initials, 13.5cm., 5 3/8 in and 20.5cm., 8in; a gilt-metal magnifying glass, in fitted Wartski case, with applied initials 'JOP', 8.2cm., 3 ¼ in; a leather-bound printed edition of les Amours de Psyche et de Cupidon, Mr de La Fontaine, London, 1782, and a printed edition of Le livre des permutations, P. Larousse, Paris, 1916
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Condition
All in good condition but leather wallet and passport holder a little scuffed; the two books a little worn; the magnifying glass is good but its lens has a few very small scratches
"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."