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Four enamel pill boxes, various origins and dates
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- Four enamel pill boxes, various origins and dates
- silver, enamel,
comprising: a green and white oval Staffordshire example, the lid printed: 'Farewell my [Friend] / I must away / tis Death to go / Tis Life to stay', interior of lid with mirror, circa 1790, 4cm., 1 5/8 in wide; a translucent blue enamel and silver-gilt example, London import marks, sponsor's mark of George Stockwell, 1922, 3cm., 1 1/4 in. diameter; an oval translucent light blue enamel and silver example, Georg Adam Scheid, Vienna, with London sponsor's mark of Gourdel Vales & Co, 1929, 3.5cm., 1 3/8 i.n wide; and a gilt-metal box, the lid with blue translucent enamel, early 20th century, 3cm., 1 1/8 in. diameter
Condition
1. lid damaged
2. overall good condition.
3. some losses to enamel
4. overall 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. 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."