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Desk and Reading Accessories from Her Grace's Desk, 19th century and later
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- toroiseshell, ivory, mother of pearl, plastic, silver, mahohany
comprising:
A pair of Edwardian gilt-metal and tortoiseshell lorgnettes
A Georgian silver metal mounted green stained ivory magnifying glass
An Hermès gilt-metal novelty magnifying glass in the form of an eye, cased and stamped 'Hermès, Paris'
A modern mother-of-pearl and silvered metal magnifying glass
A modern plastic metal magnifying glass, chipped
Two marble paperweights, one in the form of a book
A glass desk weight in the form of a table cut faux-diamond
A malachite veneered cigarette box
A late Victorian gilt-metal and red velvet box in the form of a crown by Fisher, 188 Strand
A small blue leather stamp box
A cased set of four silver bridge pencils, marked sterling silver
Two turned mahogany lidded match cases, with strikers to the underside and of capstan form
A Victorian Mauchline ware match case printed with a view of Chatsworth
An Anglo-Indian finely carved sandalwood stationery case, the lid opening to reveal five compartments, 19th century
A silvered metal mounted woven wicker basket with a label inscribed 2008 and with an illegible signature
A Chinese gilt ink stick in the form of an insect wing within a fabric covered glazed box
A fruitwood thermometer by Cary, 7 Pall Mall London
An English silver mounted green leather cased French desk aneroid barometer retailed by J. C. Vickery, 183 Regent Street, London
A small oak and walnut table easel
Two Edwardian enamel match box cases, one painted 'Boudoir', the other 'Sitting Room', both damaged
A large painted transfer decorated vesta case, decorated with chickens
An Audemars Piguet desk timepiece on a leather easel support
A Thetford 'Pulp Ware' green lidded round vessel, marked 'Thetford Norfolk' and a further lid by the same maker
and
A novelty silver 'My Last ROLO' by C. W. Sellors, in presentation card box
A pair of Edwardian gilt-metal and tortoiseshell lorgnettes
A Georgian silver metal mounted green stained ivory magnifying glass
An Hermès gilt-metal novelty magnifying glass in the form of an eye, cased and stamped 'Hermès, Paris'
A modern mother-of-pearl and silvered metal magnifying glass
A modern plastic metal magnifying glass, chipped
Two marble paperweights, one in the form of a book
A glass desk weight in the form of a table cut faux-diamond
A malachite veneered cigarette box
A late Victorian gilt-metal and red velvet box in the form of a crown by Fisher, 188 Strand
A small blue leather stamp box
A cased set of four silver bridge pencils, marked sterling silver
Two turned mahogany lidded match cases, with strikers to the underside and of capstan form
A Victorian Mauchline ware match case printed with a view of Chatsworth
An Anglo-Indian finely carved sandalwood stationery case, the lid opening to reveal five compartments, 19th century
A silvered metal mounted woven wicker basket with a label inscribed 2008 and with an illegible signature
A Chinese gilt ink stick in the form of an insect wing within a fabric covered glazed box
A fruitwood thermometer by Cary, 7 Pall Mall London
An English silver mounted green leather cased French desk aneroid barometer retailed by J. C. Vickery, 183 Regent Street, London
A small oak and walnut table easel
Two Edwardian enamel match box cases, one painted 'Boudoir', the other 'Sitting Room', both damaged
A large painted transfer decorated vesta case, decorated with chickens
An Audemars Piguet desk timepiece on a leather easel support
A Thetford 'Pulp Ware' green lidded round vessel, marked 'Thetford Norfolk' and a further lid by the same maker
and
A novelty silver 'My Last ROLO' by C. W. Sellors, in presentation card box
Condition
Wear throughout from age and use. Losses and wear to enamels and leathers.
"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."