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An English metal mounted plywood egg case, dated 29 May 1929
Estimate
80 - 120 GBP
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Description
- alabaster, plywood, resin
- plywood box: 9.5cm. high, 26cm. wide, 21cm. deep; 3¾in., 10¼in., 8¼in.
the hinged lid branded in ink 'Andover / Hants 29th May 29' also inscribed 'Egg', the divided interior with two resin eggs, each displaying the yoke together with a modern cardboard egg carton containing half a dozen stained alabaster eggs by Ducceschi, Italy, modern
Provenance
The wood box a gift to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014) from Andrew Parker Bowles.
The resin eggs a gift to the Duchess from Mrs Jayne Wrightsman, New York.
The resin eggs a gift to the Duchess from Mrs Jayne Wrightsman, New York.
Condition
Plywood box, tired and dirty but very evocative and generally good considering age and use. Cardboard box good. Alabaster Eggs generally good. Resin eggs a bit dirty but great fun. Remanents of straw and leaves to interior.
"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."