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A JEWELLED GOLD AND ENAMEL CIGARETTE CASE, ALFRED LANGLOIS FOR CARTIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1915, | A jewelled gold and enamel cigarette case, Alfred Langlois for Cartier, Paris, circa 1915,
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 9.4cm., 3 5/8 in. wide
rectangular with rounded corners, the lid and base with black enamel stripes on a polished gold ground, the thumbpiece set with graduated diamonds, the interior fitted with a vesta compartment with striker, maker's mark, French 1838-1919 control mark, signed Cartier Paris, serial number 5113
Condition
Light surface scratches, commensurate with age and use; the lower left corner must have suffered a blow, resulting in a dent and losses to enamel (about 1 cm in width)
"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."