AN OTTOMAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL, TORTOISESHELL, HORN AND IVORY-INLAID CALLIGRAPHER'S CASKET, TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY |

wood casket with three drawers to front, inlaid throughout with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and bone geometric designs and palmette motifs, ivory borders and knobs, lid slides open to reveal a drawer with three compartments, with engraved mother-of-pearl plaque, possibly a crest, on four short feet

The reverse and interior of top compartments with remnants of a card adhesive, minor sections of the mother of pearl/tortoiseshell and horn plaques missing, some restored or replaced, sections of ivory border-band also replaced (in some cases with wood or bone), underside with two circular holes, the wood has suffered from woodworm and has recently been fumigated, as viewed.
"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."