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A varicolor gold watch key and other smalls, late 18th - 19th century
估價
2,000 - 3,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- Gold, Enamel
- length of key 2 5/8 in.
- 6.5cm
the key in rococo style, held by a hand, c. 1840, apparently unmarked; a red lacquer necessaire inlaid with gold vignettes, probably French, c. 1770, the marks rubbed; an English enamel patch box, c. 1790; a Chinese silver filigree card case, c. 1890; and a German vesta case, c. 1900; 5 pieces
來源
D.M. & P. Manheim, New York (patch box)
Condition
the key good condition, the necessaire with inlaid scenes lifting and piece missing from one side, with fittings, patch box good condition, card case good, vesta case missing cap to one end
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.