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ENGLISH PRISONER OF WAR MAHOGANY WATCH BOX STAND, CIRCA 1810
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 12 1/2 in. by 9 1/4 in. by Depth 3 1/2 in.
With a Swiss pocketwatch marked on movement: "Girardier" and "A Geneve," with decorative enamel face and chased silver on reverse.
Provenance
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 2009, lot 669.
Literature
The Lloyd Collection of Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Artifacts;
The Arts and Crafts of Napoleonic and American Prisoners of War 1756-1816.
The Arts and Crafts of Napoleonic and American Prisoners of War 1756-1816.
Condition
Some losses and age cracks. Discoloration in the paper inserts.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.