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A group of five scent bottles and a desk seal, various origins and dates
Estimate
150 - 200 GBP
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Description
- A group of five scent bottles and a desk seal, various origins and dates
- silver, glass, enamel, porcelain
- 6-10.5cm., 2 3/8- 4 1/8 in.
comprising a bottle, of composite material, moulded with writhing lions, detachable lid; a curved silver-gilt bottle worked overall with flowers and shells, circa 1830; a small aventurine glass bottle with associated gold openwork stopper; a lipstick-shaped enamel example painted with un petit amour; a painted porcelain bottle with thistle-form gold cap; and a silver-mounted banded red agate desk seal (not illustrated)
Condition
No stoppers, generally good order
"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."