- 940
WHALEBONE, PAINT AND WOOD ARCHANGELESKWARE WATCH HUTCH, PROBABLY RUSSIAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,400 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- bone
- Height of largest 12 in.
With pocketwatch. Together with two finely carved bone spinning jennies of a man grinding knives and the other a woman spinning. 3 pieces.
Provenance
The first: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 4, 2012, lot 1227.
The second: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth New Hampshire, August 2009, lot 953;
Jonathan Trace, Rifton, New York.
The second: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth New Hampshire, August 2009, lot 953;
Jonathan Trace, Rifton, New York.
Condition
The watch hutch has some losses and breaks. Some minor discoloration. The spinning jennies are in good condition overall. Some broken threads and the figures are slightly unstable.
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.