- 783
A collection of thirteen silver boxes, various makers, Germany, English and Austria, early 18th Century-early 20th Century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Silver
comprising: a shaped oval toilet box, on four supports, gilt interior, Johann Jakob Priester II, Augsburg, 1713-1717, 10.5cm., 4 1/8in wide; three German sugar boxes and a tea caddy engraved ‘Thee,’ another tea caddy, maker’s mark ‘BUNSEN,’ Hanover, circa 1800, oval and oblong, and three similar Austrian sugar or tea boxes, mid-late 19th Century, 12.5-15cm., 5-6in. wide; a beaded oval tea caddy, maker’s mark overstruck by that of D. & J. Wellby, London, 1890; two cigarette boxes with cedar linings, A. & J. Zimmerman and Walker & Hall Ltd., Birmingham and Sheffield, 1907 and circa; and a rectangular sandwich box, monogrammed, marks rubbed, London, 1834; also a cut-cornered rectangular tea caddy in George I style, marks rubbed, London, 1898; and a small gadroon-bordered square stand, marks rubbed
Provenance
The majority, with Dr. Van Delden & CIE., 1974-1976
Condition
One very worn, the others in overall good condition apart from minor dents commensurate with use.
"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."