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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER PLAYING CARD BOX, WALKER & HALL, BIRMINGHAM, 1901 |
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- 12.4cm., 4 7/8in. high
mounted with four pictoral playing cards depicting Edward, Prince of Wales, King George III, King Henry VIII, and Queen Phillipa, behind bevelled glass, the morocco leather interior spring-loaded and rising to reveal three compartments, on four bracket feet
Provenance
Neale's, Nottingham, 10 August 2000
Condition
Hallmarks clear to the lower-rim of the body. Two feet splitting away slightly from the base, does not quite sit flat on an even surface. The front perspex panel is loosely fitting. A couple of the edges with slight bruising. The springed interior is still intact but some of the morrocco leather is worn/lost at the edges and corners as well as the interior cover. A rare object.
"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."