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An ivory casket with silver mounts; and, an ivory gaming board, Deccan, 19th century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- ivory and silver
- 16 by 10 by 8cm.
- 33.6cm.
the box of rectangular form with a hinged cover and lock, supported on bun feet, the vertical edges decorated with silver mounts, the top and sides finely carved with an oval floral palmette medallion and monumental lotus palmettes bordered by bands of foliate scrolls and floral rosettes, on a cross-hatched ground; the gaming board of rectangular form with twelve pierced fields bordered by bands of beading, supported on four round feet carved with lotus petal and beaded decoration, threaded and secured by four bead bordered screws
Provenance
Acquired pre-1969
Condition
the box in good overall condition, crack to the base of the box, minor warping to cover, patination to mounts; the gaming board in good condition with minor staining and warping, as viewed
"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."