- 1460
An Austrian gold and jeweled Royal presentation cigarette box, marked CM, probably for Carl Mayr, Vienna, Austria, circa 1910
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked inside base and rim of covers
- gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphire
- length 3 3/4 in.
- 9.6 cm
rectangular with rounded front and back, matte finish, cover mounted with a crowned cipher of Ferdinand of Bulgaria set with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, cabochon sapphire thumbpiece, left hand side with a compartment for matches
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, November 17, 1980, lot 28
Condition
some areas of scratches to the matte finish, has space for wick- now empty, otherwise good
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.
Catalogue Note
Ferdinand of Bulgaria (1861-1948), ruled 1887-1919, first as Prince regent, later as Tsar. His mother was Princess Clementine of Bourbon-Orleans, daughter of Louis-Philippe of France.