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A rock crystal jewel casket with silver-gilt, enamel and ivory mounts, Karl Rössler, Vienna, circa 1890-1908
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A rock crystal jewel casket with silver-gilt, enamel and ivory mounts, Karl Rössler, Vienna, circa 1890-1908
- rock cystal, silver, enamel, lapiz lazuli, ivory
- 11.5cm., 4 1/2 in. wide
arched rectangular form, the rock crystal panels engraved with a marquis's coronet and flowers within scrolls, mounts and swing handles with polychrome enamelled flowerheads, supported by four griffins, the lid surmounted by two sphinxes and an enamelled medici vase, underside with flowers and scrolls, maker's mark and town mark
Condition
one sphynx with forepaws missing, otherwise 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. 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."