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A fine ten-piece silver-gilt and pink enamel ladies toilet suite, Charles Dumenil for Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co Ltd., London,, 1918-21
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, Glass, Enamel, Leather
- tray 27.8cm., 11in. long
comprising: two hair brushes, two clothes brushes, hand mirror, comb, trinket box, a pair of scent bottles and powder jar, with 'rock crystal' style cut glass bodies, and a dressing table tray; all enamelled in pink on an engine-turned ground, contained in a fitted pink leather case with gilt-tooling
Condition
The enamel is in generally very good condition bar a couple of cmall chips to the edges of one of the clothes brushes. The finial of the powder jar cover is bruised and bent downwards slightly. The cut glass is in good order. The bakelite comb is missing a tooth. The dressing tray with a small bruise to the rim. Case is good order with minor scuffs. Good quality 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."