- 813
Two small two-colour gold notebooks, England, circa 1812 and 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two small two-colour gold notebooks, England, circa 1812 and 1820
- paper, leather, gold, hardstone
- each 3.2cm., 1 1/4 in. wide
each square, closing with a clasp, the first set with malachite panels within gold mounts chased with lemon gold acanthus leaves, containing a printed London almanac for 1812, unmarked, in original morocco leather case ; the second, blank chased with lemon gold garlands and rosettes on an engine-turned ground, with suspension loop, the associated gold pencil with lapis lazuli matrix, containing a plain notebook, unmarked
Condition
both 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."