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A GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE, LONDON, CIRCA 1765 | A gold-mounted hardstone necessaire, London, circa 1765
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 5.6cm., 2 1/4 in. high
upright rectangular form, the gold cagework mounts chased with birds, animals and scrolling flower garlands, the collar inscribed on white enamel: votre amitié fait ma seule felicité, garnet thumbpiece, the interior with original folding knife, spoon, gold-topped pencil, steel tweezers and two gold-capped glass scent bottles, unmarked
Condition
Nice original condition with no restoration, lacking ivory slips, tweezers broken
"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."