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Collection of smoking and vanity accessories, Cartier, Tiffany & Co and Asprey, 1930s and later
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, silver
Comprising: a rectangular cigarette case of checkerboard design, 1930s, dividers deficient, French assay mark, measuring approximately 127 x 79 x 10mm, fitted case stamped Cartier; a cigarette lighter and a circular pill box, circa 1964, British Hallmarks, fitted case, each signed Cartier, numbered, with maker's marks; a rectangular cigarette case of textured design, measuring approximately 88 x 46 x 18mm, and a match case of basket weave design, 1960s, measuring approximately 50 x 40 x 8mm, both signed Tiffany & Co; and a silver rectangular powder compact of reeded design, with mirror to the interior, circa 1950, signed Asprey, British hallmarks and maker's mark, measuring approximately 80 x 65 x 10mm.
Condition
Cigarette case with French assay marks for silver and gold. Signed Cartier Paris, indistinctly numbered 915032. Tarnished metal throughout. Scratches to metal consistent with wear and age. Secure clasp. Accompanied by a fitted case, numbered 0067.
Gold platted lighter stamped PLOR Galva 20 MC. Signed Cartier Paris, 053432. Heavily abraded consistent with wear. Not running at time of cataloguing.
Circular pill box stamped 375 and 9 for 9 carat gold, London 1964. Signed Cartier, number L9837. Maker's mark. Scratches to metal consistent with wear and age. Tarnished gold throughout. Gross weight approximately 23 grams. In good condition.
Silver rectangular case stamped 925 for sterling, ITALY.
The match case stamped 14K for 14 carat gold. Signed Tiffany&Co, numbered Z344. Heavily scratched inside, especially where the match heads are located. Gross weight approximately 27 grams.
Stamped DIANE FROM MIRON 4th OCT 1951 A&CO LTD MADE IN ENGLAND DESIGNED BY J.E BARGER OF ASPREY & CO LTD. Signed ASPREY LONDON and maker's mark Scratches consistent with wear and age. Could benefit from a careful professional clean.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."