Lot 11
  • 11

A GROUP OF SILVER VINAIGRETTES AND SMALL BOXES, 18TH/MID-19TH CENTURY

Estimate
700 - 900 USD
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Description

  • silver
  • height of first 1 1/8 in.
  • 2.8 cm
comprising a small upright box, base initialed AB; two small oval boxes engraved with a hog and a flower; a flower-topped vinaigrette, John Bettridge, Birmingham, 1818; a tinder box, Ledsam, Vale & Wheeler, Birmigham, circa 1840; a circular box with mother-of-pearl carving of a turkey; and a Chinese export tinder box, Khecheong, Canton, circa 18407 pieces.

Condition

good
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.
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