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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.
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.