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Deux tabatières en argent et niellé, Paris, vers 1840
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Deux tabatières en argent et niellé, Paris, vers 1840
- silver
- Poids total: 252.5 gr.; 8oz 2dwt.
la première par Alexandre Dubois composée également d’un briquet et d’un compartiment pour les allumettes, à décor de rinceaux feuillagés, 9,2 cm ; 3 5/8 in ; la seconde, le couvercle, la bâte et le dessous composés de divers décors, 9 cm ; 3 ½ in titre 800
Provenance
Première : ‘cette tabatière a appartenu au Prince de la Tour d’Auvergne l’ambassadeur'
Deuxième : 'Tabatiere ordinaire de Mgr. Affre, archevêque de Paris, tué dans les barricades de Juin 1848 et qu’il a portée jusqu’à sa mort. / Elle m a été offerte par son neveu Mr l’abbé Fabre vicaire de St Roch à la suite du service que j’ai célébré pour son oncle à Notre Dame de Paris/ arras 20 août 1848 / A Ch. Cdal de la tour d’Auvergne'
Condition
in overall good condition
both with a bump at one of the corners.
"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."