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A collection of miscellanous desk objects late 19th century
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- wood, metal, ganite, mosaic
- clock front 36cm. high; 1ft. 2¼in.
including a wood and paper model of a memorial, a metal princely crown, a commemorative granite plaque with engraved inscription 'Aus dem alten Dom / zu Berlin / 1747-1892', a mosaic section on a slate base, dated 1 April 1878, a metal frontage for a clock in the form of cathedral on a marble base, a shell case, a dissected shell case, a miniature torpedo on a wooden base, inscribed Sr.M.S. Barbarrosa, a crowned eagle metal mount, and an engraved metal badge (qty 10)
Condition
In fair condition
Crown – needs polishing according to taste;
Torpedo – slightly rusty;
Half bullet – slightly rusty.
Paper monument – with losses, paper surface wrinkled and yellowed.
Church – with chips to base, wear, loose from base.
"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."