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A multi-coloured gold cased commemorative spy glass set with jewelled enamel panels, retailed by Lacquette, Turin, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- A multi-coloured gold cased commemorative spy glass set with jewelled enamel panels, retailed by Lacquette, Turin, 19th century
- gold, gilt brass, diamonds
- 10cm, 3 7/8 in high overall
in neo-classical taste, one draw, the barrel applied with six oval translucent blue enamel panels each with a rose diamond monogram below a royal or princely crown, each within a lacy gold frame below coloured gold amatory or military trophies, the eyepiece set with rose diamond fleurs-de-lis between chased ribbon-tied swags, the rim engraved: Lacquette à Turin
Condition
one minor section of crown about monogram JAF missing, otherwise good condition, charming object.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The ciphers on the spyglass are somewhat confusing - each side has the correct royal crown over, respectively, the monograms of Louis XVII (King of France) and Charles Emmanuel III or IV (Kings of Sardinia). Louis XVII's cipher is flanked by those of his brother Louis Stanislas, comte de Provence (later Louis XVIII) and cousin, Louis Philippe (duc d'Orléans, later Louis Philippe, King of the French. That of Charles Emmanuel is flanked by those of Victor Amadeus and another, illegible monogram, possibly H or M/F, J or T.