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Two silver and enamel boxes, Florence, mid-20th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two silver and enamel boxes, Florence, mid-20th century
- silver, enamel
- respectively 7.6cm., 3in. wide; 7.2cm., 2⅞in. wide
the first, rectangular with bombé sides, decorated with bands of taille d'épargne scrolling foliage on a black enamel ground, flaring scroll thumbpiece, maker's numeral, initials IAC, French import mark, further struck: Italy; the second rectangular, decorated on lid and sides with striped bands of taille d'épargne flowers and foliage on alternating red or green translucent enamel grounds within wavy reeded borders, maker's numeral ?564, further struck: ITALY, contemporary French control marks
Condition
1. Good condition throughout.
2. Excellent condition and very smart.
"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."