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DUTCH ENGRAVED COPPER OVAL TOBACCO BOX, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,200 - 2,800 USD
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Description
- copper, brass, cowrie shell
- Width of Dutch box 5 1/4 in.
Together with a brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box. 2 pieces.
Provenance
The brass tobacco box: Ruth Van Tassel, Malvern, Pennsylvania.
The cowrie shell box: Mrs. Alice Tookey, Princeton, New Jersey;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
The cowrie shell box: Mrs. Alice Tookey, Princeton, New Jersey;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Condition
Dutch Box: Wear to engraving on copper. Soldered patch to one side. Hinges severed. Lid detached
Snuff Box: Generally good, wear to brass lid.
Snuff Box Width 2 in.
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.