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A Victorian coromandel vanity case,, George Betjemanns & Sons, London, 1879
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Leather, Ivory, Mother-of-pearl, Coromandel Wood, Steel, Brass
- box34.3cm.,13 1/2 in. long; 22.9cm., 9in. high.
comprising; five various rectangular toilet boxes, four oval and circular jars, and two bottles, with silver tops and cut-glass bodies; a twenty-four piece mother-of-pearl and steel manicure set; and an 8-piece ivory dressing table set; the case with purple velvet interior, chromium plated locks, in a fitted leather travel case
Condition
One perfume bottle top with damaged rim and solder visible to inside. The coromandel case with crack running horizontally through the centre. Some of the ivory pieces discoloured. The silver clearly hallmarked. The glass in good condition.
"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."