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A Danish silver assembled vanity set #172, designed by Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, 20th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases and rims, six with marks for 1910-25, six for 1925-32, two for circa 1930's, two for 1933-44, one for Jensen & Wendel 1945-51, two for 1945-77, and three with illegible marks
- silver, glass, mirror
- length of largest tray 12 in.
- 30.5 cm
a few pieces with monograms and dates for 1929/32/34/44, comprising: all # 172
3 clothes brushes, in sizes
2 hair brushes, in sizes
2 shoe horns
1 comb
1 nail file
1 tray
2 hand mirrors #172B, 172D
1 glass jar with silver top #172A
5 lidded containers #172C, 172E (2), 172K, 172S
1 pill box #172J
Together with:
1 rectangular tray #305
1 ring holder #429B
22 pieces
3 clothes brushes, in sizes
2 hair brushes, in sizes
2 shoe horns
1 comb
1 nail file
1 tray
2 hand mirrors #172B, 172D
1 glass jar with silver top #172A
5 lidded containers #172C, 172E (2), 172K, 172S
1 pill box #172J
Together with:
1 rectangular tray #305
1 ring holder #429B
22 pieces
Condition
as noted re. marks rubbed on 2 shoehorns and 1 nail file; oval hand mirror with loose mirror and spots of discoloration and chip to top; comb with silver mount loose; pillbox with interior mirror loose; 1 #172E covered box with top of finial loose and glue residue; others in good condition, with occasional minor ding
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.