Lot 49
  • 49

Petit étui à écriture en or de deux couleurs, nacre et cornaline, Paris, vers 1815

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description

  • Petit étui à écriture en or de deux couleurs, nacre et cornaline, Paris, vers 1815
  • mother of pearl, gold, cornelian
  • Haut. 8cm., 3 1/8 in.
avec panneaux en nacre gravés de carquois et fleurs, la matrice vide en cornaline, composé d'un couteau et porte-plume coulissants, ainsi qu'un petit encrier détachable avec couvercle à charnière, se terminant par un cure-dents et un cure-oreilles.

Condition

inkwell with dent and split, cornelian matrix a replacement. otherwise 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."