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A Turkish silver casket, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on cover near finial with Ottoman Empire hallmarks used until 1923
- silver
- length 15 in.
- 38 cm
on four openwork foliate feet, boldly chased with flowers and foliage, hinged handles, matching hinged cover with border and finial of applied flowers, interior velvet lined and mounted with an iron weight below lock, with key
Condition
a few spots chased through, a few flowers loose, few flowers missing from finial, felt not velvet lining, there is a concealed iron weight affixed to interior with wires below the lock for balance when the cover is open, at present box not locking
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.