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Moscow, Russia, 1907-1917
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Six Cigarette Cases
- silver, hardstone, glass
- wide from 10.5cm., 4¼in. to 11.7cm., 4¾in.
the first Ivan Krutikov, the reverse with souvenirs, green chrysoprase thumbpiece, the interior later engraved in Russian 'od Netki' and dated 29 October 1919-1921; the second unrecorded maker CH.B (Cyrillic), cabochon garnet thumbpiece; the fourth illegible maker's mark, cabochon amethyst thumbpeice; the fifth Orest Kurlyukov, with later engraved date 4.IX.1923, blue glass thumbpiece, Soviet control marks; the sixth Alexander Moskvin, the lid with stylised Cyrillic initials AB; all standard
Condition
Some scratches commensurate with use, good condition overall
"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."