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Two French gilt-metal and black lacquer compacts, S. Dupont, Paris, circa 1935
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two French gilt-metal and black lacquer compacts, S. Dupont, Paris, circa 1935
- metal, enamel, paste, tortoiseshell (comb) and ivory
- 8.2cm., 3 1/4 in ; 16cm., 6 1/4 in.
one with facsimile signature Mary for Mary Roxburghe with her initials below a ducal coronet, the other with facsimile signature Peggy for her mother, Lady Margaret Etrenne Hannah Crewe-Milnes (1881- 1967), with a marquess's coronet, in its original silk-lined card box, each similarly divided into various compartments with engine-turned lids, stamped: S.T. Dupont, 8 bis rue Dieu, Paris, and S.T. Dupont, and two ivory, enamel and metal compacts, sized, the smaller with Mary Roxburghe's initials below a marquess’s coronet, with tortoiseshell comb, the larger with paste clasp, in a black silk pouch
Condition
some scratches to enamel overall, MR's black with enamel flaking off on top right corner (4cm long), very elegant set.
"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."