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Collection of four cigarette cases and one spectacle case
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- gold, sapphire
Comprising: four cigarette cases, two of basket weave design; two of reeded design, the thumbpieces set with a cabochon sapphire; and a polished oval spectacle case, gross weight approximately 597 grams.
Condition
The smaller sapphire cigarette case stamped 14K for 14 carat gold, Austro-Hungarian assay mark. Clasp secure, scratches to metal consistent with use, in good condition.
Larger sapphire cigarette case inscribed 'Ange Hartel', indistinct assay marks. Clasp secure, scratches to metal consistent with use, in good condition. Sapphires with good saturation.
Woven mesh cigarette case stamped 750 for 18 carat gold, Italian maker's marks for Alessandria. Spurious Cartier signature. Clasp secure, scratches to metal consistent with use, in good condition.
Two tone woven mesh cigarette case stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Maker's marks GJ&W. Slightly dented. Clasp secure, scratches to metal consistent with use, in good condition.
Spectacle case stamped 585 for 14 carat gold. Maker's mark A.M. Containing a pair of bi-focal spectacles. Scratches to metal consistent with use, in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."