- 842
A French prisoner-of-war bone and polychrome-decorated gaming box early 19th century
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- bone, wood
- height of box 3 1/2 in.; width 9 1/2 in.; depth 6 in.; height of hourglass 7 in.
- 8.9 cm; 24.1 cm; 15.2 cm; 17.8 cm
Together with an early 19th century French carved-bone mounted hour-glass. 2 pieces.
Condition
Box probably lacking some playing cards. Bone with some cracks and some small losses throughout. One of the glass panels with crack, one corner with an approximately 1 x 1/2 inch irregular shaped restoration to bone and a small restoration to top of one long panel above soldier's head and small repaired break to sides of one side of raised triangle to top. Hourglass with some scattered minor chips, age cracks to ivory, surface dirt and rubbing. Glass probably replaced.
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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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.