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A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL LACQUER GAMING BOX AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL COUNTERS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- 9.5cm. high, 38cm. wide, 31cm. deep; 3¾in., 1ft. 3¼in., 1ft. ¼in.
with four boxes, twelve trays and a large collection of mother-of-pearl counters with Smith crest together with a further group of engraved mother of pearl tokens with trellis decoration centred by a pagoda, in original cotton bag
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, possibly 'Mr Oswald Smith's Sitting Room / A gold lacquer box, locked'
Condition
Wear and rubbing to extremities. Minor losses to lacquer. Exterior with some staining. Lovely quality. One small tray with fractures and breaks to side Underside of lid with lifting and crackiling to lacquer.
"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."