Lot 67
  • 67

A group comprising a French theater telescope, Paris, circa 1820, signed Jecker, a gilt-metal oval tobacco-box, France, circa 1780, a silver seal-case, France, circa 1900 and a brass sealt un cachet en laiton, probably France circa 1850

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • silver
  • Length of telescope 10.3 cm, tobacco-box 7.5 cm, seal-case 13 cm, diam. of seal 5.5 cm; 4in, 2.9in, 5.1in, 2.1in
the brass and mother-of-pearl telescope signed Jecker à Paris,engraved AX MAGGIO MDCCCXIX, the seal case in the Empire style, the seal engraved with the arms of Princes de Beauvau-Craon

Condition

Theatre telescope in overall good condition The inside box and cover stamped with a mark difficult to read The silver seal with wobbling cover The seal in overall 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.
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